Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
What is Crude Oil?
A
A mixture of hydrocarbons
2
Q
In which rock is Crude Oil obtained from?
A
Sedimentary
3
Q
Is Crude Oil a fossil fuel?
A
Yes
4
Q
What is a ‘fossil fuel’?
A
A fuel which formed over millions of years from the remains of microscopic plants and animals that once lived in the sea
5
Q
What is crude oil a mixture of?
A
Different hydrocarbon molecules
6
Q
What useful products can be obtained from Crude Oil?
A
Petrol Diesel Natural Gas Alkenes - Ethanol - Alkanes Gasoline
7
Q
What is a ‘hydrocarbon’?
A
A compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms
8
Q
Is Crude Oil renewable?
A
No, it’s non renewable
9
Q
How would you test the effectiveness of a fuel?
A
You could see how easy/hard it is to burn, how long it takes to burn and how it could be stored
