Hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the process of fractional distillation.
A
The many hydrocarbons in crude oil may be separated into fractions, each of which contains molecules with a similar number of carbon atoms, by evaporating the oil and allowing it to condense at a number of different temperatures.
2
Q
What do some of the properties of hydrocarbons depend on?
A
The size of their molecules.
3
Q
What are the influence of molecules?
A
How hydrocarbons are used as fuels.
