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1
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How are naturally occurring hydrocarbons, such as oil and gas, believed to be produced?

A

Decayed organic materials subjected to extreme temperature and pressure is believed to produce naturally occurring hydrocarbons.

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2
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What are the three most common uses of natural gas?

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1) Heating
2) Cooking
3) Domestic water heating

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3
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List three uses for liquefied petroleum gases.

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1) Feedstock for the petrochemical industry
2) Heating
3) Auto Fuel

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4
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Where can you find the regulations governing gas installations inside buildings?

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The regulations can be found in a CAN/SCA - B149.1 Code.

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5
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What is the name of the regulation that governs gas installations?

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Natural Gas and Propane Installation code CAN/SCA - B149.1.

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6
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What is the name of the provincial authority that has direct jurisdiction over the regulation of local gas installations?

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Alberta Municipal Affairs.

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7
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What is the name given to the geological areas in which oil and gas deposits are found?

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Sedimentary Basins.

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8
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List three methods of identifying drilling sites for oil and gas.

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1) Aerial Photography
2) Examination of rock outcroppings
3) Semiology

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9
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What are the naturally occurring products of gas wells that are later processed and separated into natural gas and its by-products called?

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Natural gas liquids.

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10
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What is the difference between sweet and sour gas?

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Sour gas contains hydrogen sulphide which has a sour smell.

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11
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List two reasons for Sulphur being removed (scrubbed) from natural gas that is used for fuel purposes.

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1) To prevent pipe corrosion.

2) To prevent acid rain.

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12
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What is the piping between the wellhead and the processor called?

A

Production pipe lines.

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13
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What is the piping between the processor and the city gate called?

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Transmission lines.

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14
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What is the piping between the city gate and the building called?

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Distribution lines.

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15
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What level of standards is established in the CAN/CSA - B149.1 Code for the installation of gas-fired appliances?

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Minimum standards.

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16
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What is the proper name of the gas code?

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CAN/SCA - B149.1-Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

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17
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What is the function of the CAN/CSA - B149.1 Code?

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To set minimum standards and acceptable practices for installation of gas equipment.

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18
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What is the function of the Bulletins and STANDATAS issued in relationship to the CAN/CSA - B149.1 Code?

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To provide amendments and interpretation of the CAN/SCA - B149.1 in relationship to safety and installation requirements for Alberta.

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What is the function of the preface section in the CAN/SCA - B149.1 Code?

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To supply background on CAN/SCA - B149.1 development.

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20
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What is the function of the scope section in the CAN/SCA - B149.1 Code?

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It indicates where the CAN/SCA - B149.1 should/should not be applied in the gasfitting trade.

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21
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Which section of the CAN/SCA - B149.1 does the definitions section follow?

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It follows the Scope of the CAN/SCA - B149.1.

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22
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Which section of the CAN/SCA - B149.1 Code does the abbreviations section follow?

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It follows the Definitions section of the CAN/SCA - B149.1.

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23
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What is the maximum gas pressure allowed in a residential dwelling?

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2 psig (Table 5.1)

24
Q

Anything that occupies space and has mass can be classified as ____.

25
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Three major particles in an atom are:

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Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons.

26
Q

Approximately how many different types of elements are there?

27
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What are some differences between the different atoms?

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Different atoms are composed of different numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

28
Q

When two or more different atoms join together chemically to form a new material, this material is called a ____.

A

A compound.

29
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____ is considered to be one of the most abundant mixtures.

30
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____ considered to be one of the most abundant compounds.

31
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Explain the difference between a compound and a mixture.

A

A compound is a chemical union of different molecules, while a mixture is a combination of different molecules that have not chemically combined. Molecules in a mixture retain their original properties. Molecule forming a compound have different properties after they are chemically combined.

32
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Name three different states of matter.

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

33
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What are some of the characteristics of each of the three different states of matter?

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1) A solid has a definite shame, mass and volume.
2) A liquid has a definite mass and volume, but indefinite shape.
3) A gas has indefinite shape and volume, but definite mass.

34
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What is the electrical charge of a electron?

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Electrons have a negative charge.

35
Q

List 6 compounds.

A 
Water
Carbon monoxide
Natural Gas
Propane
Carbon dioxide
Rust (iron oxide)
36
Q

The two factors that affect the state in which matter exists are ____ and ____.

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Temperature and pressure.

37
Q

List the component parts of the following mixtures.
Air contains:
Brass contains:

A

Air contains nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases.

Brass contains copper and zinc.

38
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Define Density

A

Density is mass per unit of volume.

39
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What is the density of water in Imperial?

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62.4lb/ft^3

40
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What is the density of water in Metric?

A

1000kg/m^3

41
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What is the density of air in Imperial?

A

0.076lb/ft^3

42
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What is the density of air in Metric?

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1.29kg/m^3

43
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What is the density of water per gallon in imperial?

44
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What is the density of water per gallon in US?

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8.33lb/gal

45
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How much does water expand when it changes to ice?

46
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The temperature of 4C (39F) is the temperature at which water is ____.

A

Water is MOST DENSE.

47
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What is the density of a solid that has a mass of 600 lb and a volume of 4.5 ft^3?

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133.33 lb/ft^3

48
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What is the density of a material that has a mass of 2250 kg and a volume of 1.624m^3?

A

1384.615 kg/m^3

49
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Volume of a solid that has a mass of 345lb and a density of 556/ft^3?

A

0.621 ft^3

50
Q

What is a correct definition of matter?

A

Anything that has mass and occupies space.

51
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What is a correct definition of element?

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A substance that cannot be chemically reduced any further.

52
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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

A

A compound is a chemical union of different molecules while an element contains only molecules of that element.

53
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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

A

A compound is a chemical union of different molecules while a mixture contains different molecules of different elements but not chemically united.

54
Q

What is the category of a substance that has indefinite shape, indefinite volume and definite mass?

55
Q

Liquid dishwashing detergent could be classified as:

56
Q

Mercury in a glass tube could be classified as:

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