Ethane, Biodiesel and Hydrogen Gas

Question 1

Ethane can be produced from

Answer 1

…plant material so is known as a bio-fuel

- Its made by fermentation of plants

Question 2

Biodiesel can be produced from

Answer 2

…vegetable oils and so is another type of bio-fuel

- Can be mixed with ordinary diesel or petrol

Question 3

Hydrogen Gas can be produced from

Answer 3

…electrolysis of water

- Can also be used to power vehicles

Question 4

Pros of Ethane =

Answer 4

• Renewable
• Carbon Neutral as plant take in and CO2 released
• Only other product is water

Question 5

Cons of Ethane =

Answer 5

• Not widely available
• Car engines need to be converted before being able to take Ethan
• Food prices will go up as there will be more Ethane farmers

Question 6

Pros of Biodiesel

Answer 6

• Carbon Neutral
• Engines don’t need to be converted
• Produces less sulfur dioxide

Question 7

Cons of Bio-diesel

Answer 7

• Not enough to replace diesel
• Increase food prices
• Expensive to make

Question 8

Pros of Hydrogen Gas

Answer 8

• Hydrogen combines with oxygen in the air so only water is produced making it very clean

Question 9

Cons of Hydrogen Gas

Answer 9

• Need special expensive engine

- Not widely available