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fuels CP2 Flashcards

fuels ,crude oils ,combustion and cracking

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Homologous series meaning

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a group of chemicals which have the same makeup

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hydrocarbon meaning

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a compound which only contains hydrogen and carbon

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crude oil meaning

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a mixture of a very large number of compounds

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cracking meaning

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long chains of hydrocarbons which are broken into shorter chains to meet supply and demand

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fraction distillation meaning

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the seperation of crude oils

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renewable meaning

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can be used more than once

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what is the order of the boiling point of crude oils from hottest to coolest

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gases ,petrol,kerosene,diesel ,fuel oil and bitumen

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crude oil gases uses

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domestic heating and cooking

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petrol use

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fuel for cars

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kerosene use

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fuel for planes

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diesel use

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fuel for some cars and also trains

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fuel oil use

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fuel for ships and power stations

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bitumen use

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used to surface roads and roofs

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describe trends in the chain length

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highest temp =smallest chain=most flammable

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what is the difference between complete and incomplete combustion

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complete combustion -plenty of oxygen
incomplete combustion-lack of oxygen

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name the production and problems due to carbon dioxide

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production -combustion of fuel that contain carbon
problems-climate change

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name the production and problems due to carbon monoxide

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production- incomplete combustion of fuels that contain carbon
problems-toxic gasses can cause drowsiness ,loss of consciousness and death
colorless and oudourless

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name the production and problems due to carbon particles

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production -incomplete combustion of fuels that contain carbon,particularly hydrocarbons with bigger molecules e.g diesel
problems-causes global dipping
damages lunges and causes cancer

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name the production and problems due to sulfur dioxide

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production- produced when fuels that contain sulfur impurities are burnt
problems-causes acid rain which damages trees and buildings and kills animals

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name the production and problems due to nitrogen oxide

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production-caused by nitrogen reacting with oxygen at high temperatures e.g. car engines
problems-causes acid rain and breathing problems

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why is cracking needed

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to meet supply and demand

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