Properties and uses of crude oil Flashcards
1
Q
what is crude oil mostly made up of?
A
alkanes
2
Q
what are alkanes?
A
chains of carbon atoms surrounded by hydrogen atoms
3
Q
name the first 8 types of alkanes in order
A
- Methane
- Ethane
- Propane
- Butane
- Pentane
- Hexane
- Heptane
- Octane
4
Q
what does volatile mean?
A
shorter molecules turn into s gas at a lower temperature
5
Q
if there are shorter molecules they are more…?
A
more flammable
6
Q
what can crude oil be used for?
A
- heating systems
- power stations to generate electricity
7
Q
is crude oil renewable or non-renewable?
A
non-renewable
