Crude Oil Flashcards
1
Q
general formula for alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
2
Q
what are crude oils
A
a mixture of hydrocarbons
3
Q
how are crude oils seperated
A
fractional distillation
4
Q
why does fractional distillation split crude oil into its fractions
A
the alkanes have different boiling points due to be wise of their molecules
5
Q
as you go down the fractions in the chamber what happens to the fractions
A
they get:
- darker
- more viscous
- less flammable
6
Q
General formula for alkenes
A
CnH2n
