la crude oil Flashcards
1
Q
crude oil is our main source of what
A
hydrocarbons
2
Q
how are the different fractions in crude oil separated
A
fractional distillation
3
Q
what boiling points do longer hydrocarbons have
A
higher boiling boiling points
4
Q
what can be produced from crude oil
A
gases, petrol, kerosene, diesel oil, fuel oil, bitumen
5
Q
what are the properties of shorter hydrocarbons
A
easy to ignite caus low boiling points
6
Q
what are the properties of long hydrocarbons
A
high boiling so harder to ignite, liquids at room temp
