topic 5 - fuels Flashcards by Grace Leonard | Brainscape

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What is a hydrocarbon?

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a molecule that is made out of only hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms.

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What is crude oil?

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A mixture of hydrocarbons formed from decomposed organic matter over millions of years.

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Q

Why si crude oil important?

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source of energy
used to make plastics

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