Crude Oil Flashcards
What is crude oil a mixture of?
Hydrocarbon compounds
How can the hydrocarbon compounds in crude oil be separated?
Fractional distillation
What is the general formula for alkanes?
CnH2n+2
What are all bonds in alkanes?
Single, covalent bonds
What are scientists working to reduce?
They are working to reduce pollution and develop alternate, cleaner fuels for the future, eg ethanol
What does burning fossil fuels release?
Useful energy and harmful substances are also made
What harmful substances are released when fossil fuels are burned?
Carbon dioxide, soulful dioxide and smoke
How is carbon dioxide a harmful substance?
It contributes to climate change by increasing the greenhouse effect
How is soulful dioxide a harmful substance?
It causes acid rain
How is smoke a harmful substance?
It’s particles contribute to global dimming
What does incomplete combustion produce?
U burnt hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. All cause problems for health and the environment
What is crude oil?
A fossil fuel
