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Cracking Flashcards

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What is cracking?

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when long chain hydrocarbon molecules are turned into short chain hydrocarbon molecules

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Why do we crack?

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To meet the high demand for short chain molecule fractions as there in short supply

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What are the conditions for cracking

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  • Al203 Catalyst

- High temp at 400-700 degrees

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Long Alkane turns into

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Short Alkane + Alkene

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