Properties and uses of crude oil

Question 1

Crude oil is mostly alkanes. What are the five alkanes?

Answer 1

Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane and Pentane.

Question 2

What is the formula for propane?

Answer 2

C3H8

Question 3

Give one reason why crude oil makes a good fuel.

Answer 3

One of the below:

1) It burns cleanly
2) Easy and cheap
3) Can be burned safely in the home

Question 4

Give one reason why crude oil makes a bad fuel.

Answer 4

One of the below:

1) It’s non-renewable
2) Not environmentally friendly
3) Pollutant