crude oil Flashcards
1
Q
Why are scientists looking for alternative fuels and plastics that don’t come from crude oil?
A
Crude oil is a non-renewable resource
2
Q
What type of compound is crude oil mainly made from?
A
Hydrocarbon
3
Q
What is the name of the crude oil fraction which is used for aircraft fuel?
A
Kerosene
4
Q
What is the name of the technique used to separate liquids with different boiling points?
A
Distillation
5
Q
Which alkene might be found in the refinery gas fraction of crude oil?
A
C3H6 (propane)
