Topic 8 - Fuels And Earth Science Flashcards
What are hydrocarbons?
Compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen only
What is crude oil?
A complex mixture of hydrocarbons containing molecules in which carbon atoms are in chains or rings.
It’s an important source of useful substances and a finite resource.
How is crude oil separated into simpler + more useful mixtures?
By fractional distillation- oil is heated until most has turned into gas. Gases enter fractionating column. In column there’s temperature gradient. Longer hydrocarbons with HBP turn back into liquids + drain out column near bottom. Shorter hydrocarbons turn to liquid + drain out near top where it’s cooler.
What are the 6 fractions separated from crude oil?
Gases Petrol Kerosene Diesel oil Fuel oil Bitumen
What is the acronym for the 6 fractions?
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What are the uses of gases?
Used in domestic heating + cooking
What are the uses of petrol?
Used as a fuel in cars
What is the uses of kerosene?
Used as a fuel in aircraft
What are the uses of diesel oil?
Used as a fuel in sound cars and larger vehicles eg trains
What are the uses of fuel oil?
Used as a fuel for large ships and in some power stations
What are the uses of bitumen?
Used to surface roads and roofs
What are the properties of shorter hydrocarbons?
Intermolecular forces break a lot more easily therefore have lower BP
Easy to ignite so usually gases at room temp
Low viscosity and are much runnier
What are the properties of longer hydrocarbons?
Strong intermolecular forces therefore have high BP
Hard to ignite
Liquids at room temp
High viscosity + thick
What is a homologous series?
Series of compounds which have the same general formula. Differ by CH2 in molecular formulae from neighbouring compounds. Show a gradual variation in physical properties. Have similar chemical properties.
What do complete combustion reactions of hydrocarbons produce?
Carbon dioxide + water. Energy is given out.