Crude Oil Flashcards
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What is crude oil? (1)
A
Crude oil is a mixture of HYDROCARBONS.
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How does crude oil form? (4)
A
- Dead plants and animals
- over millions of years
- under go heat and pressure
- in the absence of oxygen
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What is a hydrocarbon? (1)
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It’s a compound made up of carbon and hydrogen ONLY!
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How is crude oil separated into useful chemicals? (Type of separation method)
A
FRACTIONAL DISTILATION
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Q
At what temperature is petroleum gas’s boiling point?
A
Less than 40 degrees
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What is gasoline commonly used for?
A
Fuel for cars
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What is kerosine used for?
A
Aircraft fuel
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What is Diesel oil used for?
A
Diesel fuel
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What is fuel oil used for?
A
Fuel for ships
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What is bitumin used for?
A
Road surfaces
