fractional distillation Flashcards
1
Q
what is crude oil a mixture of?
A
different hydrocarbons , most of them are alkanes
2
Q
what is the first step to turning crude oil into usable oil?
A
needs to be heated until most of it has evaporated
3
Q
what does the column show?
A
It’s hot at the bottom and gets cooler as you go up
4
Q
what is the result?
A
you end up with crude oil mixture split into different fractions.
5
Q
what does each fraction contain?
A
contains a mixture of hydrocarbons
