organic chemistry - crude oil and hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
where is crude oil found and what is it?
A
found in rocks. it is a finite resource (will run out)
2
Q
how is crude oil formed?
A
over millions of years from remains of planktons which are buried in mud
3
Q
what is crude oil a mixture of?
A
molecules of hydrocarbons
4
Q
CH4? what does it contain?
A
methan; one carbon atom covalently bonded to four hydrogen atoms
5
Q
what are hydrocarbons made of?
A
hydrogen and carbon atoms only
6
Q
what are alkanes general forumula?
A
CnH2n+2
7
Q
what are alkanes?
A
saturated molecules as carbon atoms are fully bonded to hydrogen atoms
8
Q
ethane?
A
C2H6
9
Q
propane?
A
C3H8
10
Q
butane?
A
C4H10
