fuels Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fuel
A
Substance that has a large amount of chemical energy stored in it
2
Q
Types of fuels
A
Fossil Fuels
Biofuels
3
Q
Fossil fuels
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Non renewable fuels
Natural gas coal crude oil
4
Q
Coal
A
Solid material made from compressed dead plant material
5
Q
Crude oil
A
Needs to be converted into other types of fuels before usefull
6
Q
Natural gas
A
Methane but also has ethane
7
Q
Biofuels
A
Fuels that are derived from plant material wastes
8
Q
Types of biofuel
A
Biogas
Bioethanol
Biodiesel
9
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