Crude Oil Flashcards
1
Q
What does a mixture consist of
A
Two or more elements or compounds not chemically combined together
2
Q
How is it possible to separate the substances in a mixture
A
By distillation
3
Q
What do most of the compounds in crude oil consist of
A
Molecules made up of hydrocarbons
4
Q
What are these saturated hydrocarbons
A
Alkanes
5
Q
What is crude oil
A
A very large number of compounds
