t7 Flashcards
1
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what is an alkANE
A
The most common hydrocarbon found in crude oil. Formula: CnH2n+2
2
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what is an alkENE
A
Are a hydrocarbon with a double bond between two of the carbon atoms. Formula: CnH2n
3
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What is combustion?
A
combustion of hydrocarbon fuels releases energy. oxidisation occurs with carbon and hydrogen during combustion
4
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what is crude oil?
A
A finite resource found in rocks. Most compounds in crude oil are hydrocarbons
5
Q
What is Cracking?
A
The process that involves the breaking down of larger hydrocarbons to produce smaller and more useful molecules.
6
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What is Fermentation
A
Molecules like glucose are broken down anaerobically. Ethanol is then produced.
7
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Hydrocarbons
A
Molecules that are made of of Hydrogen and Carbon
