MT 3 Flashcards
Crude oil and natural gas contain mainly…
Hydrocarbons.
Hydrocarbons contain…
Hydrogen and Carbon only, chemically bonded together.
How does fractional distillation separate hydrocarbons?
By their different boiling points.
The relationship between hydrocarbon size and boiling point is…
The bigger molecule, the higher the boiling point.
What is a fraction?
A small group of hydrocarbons with boiling points within a similar range.
The list of fractions, in order of increasing boiling point is…
Refinery gas, petrol, naphtha, kerosene, diesel, fuel oil, bitumen (residue).
Give a use for Refinery Gas.
Fuel for cooking.
Give a use for petrol.
Fuel for cars with petrol engines
Give a use for naphtha.
Chemicals for medicines, plastics, dyes, etc.
Give a use for kerosene.
Fuel for planes/jet fuel
Give a use for diesel.
Fuel for engines in trucks, trains, boats, barges and cars with diesel engines
Give a use for fuel oil.
Fuel for ships. It can also be used for lubrication and heating homes
Give a use for bitumen (residue).
Used to make tarmac, roofing and also waterproofing
What’s the relation between boiling point and flammability (in terms of fractional distillation)?
The lower the boiling point, the higher the flammability.
What’s the relationship between boiling point and viscosity (in terms of fractional distillation)?
The lower the boiling point, the less the viscosity.
When fossil fuels burn, what can the products cause?
Global warming and acid rain.
How is carbon monoxide produced?
Due to a lack of oxygen (incomplete combustion)
What’s the problem with carbon monoxide?
It’s toxic.