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1
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define fossil fuel

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a natural fuel that is formed in the earth from fossilisation/decay of plant or animal matter from over millions of years ago
non renewable resource

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energy conversions of coal

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  1. chemical -> thermal
  2. thermal -> kinetic/mechanical
  3. kinetic -> electrical (usable)
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comparing different forms of coal - 2 points

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  1. amount of carbon + energy density
  2. amount of water, t/f vaporised in endothermic reaction
    SO net energy release is less when more water is present bc cancel each other out
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is producing electricity from coal an efficient process?

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inefficient process
30-40% energy released only
b/c heat energy is lost to the environment in each of the steps

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define coal + equation

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a combustible fossil fuel formed by the partial decay of plant matter over mya
C (s) + O2 (g) –> CO2 (g)

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how is crude oil sourced?

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first drilled and extracted
separated via fractional distillation based on BP
cooler temp + gases rise to top, hotter temps + larger substance at bottom
substances tapped off

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define petrodiesel

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a liquid hydrocarbon fossil fuel obtained from crude oil (liquid bc long chain - anything after pentane is a liquid)

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define coal seam gas

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a natural gas sourced from coal deposits

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define greenhouse effect

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the process of warming the earth’s lower temp due to increased quantities of gases eg CO2

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define non-renewable resouce

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a resource that cannot be replenished at the same or faster rate than it is being consumed

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define biofuel

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a fuel sourced/derived from living or recently deceased plants and animals = BIOMASS
renewable resource

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define biogas

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a mixture of gases produced by the anaerobic breakdown of organic matter via bacteria eg. plant matter/biomass - contains 68% methane and 20% carbonv

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define bioethanol

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a fuel produced by the fermentation of glucose in organic matter by a microorganism called yeast

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define biodiesel

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a fuel produced by the esterification of fats and oils in organic matter eg. animal fats (saturated) and oil originating from crops, plant fats (unsaturated)

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why may a biofuel not be completely carbon neutral?

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while growth and consumption of biofuel = carbon neutral process, process of transportation and refining also released CO2

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define carbon neutral

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a fuel which does not result in a net production of carbon dioxide from sourcing or consumption

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define renewable resource

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a resource capable of being replenished by natural processes at a rate faster than or equal to consumption

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define fuel

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a substance with stored chemical energy that relatively easily releases usable amounts of energy eg as heat or power

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safety dangers for fuels

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low boiling point
low flashpoint
high flammability
easy to combust and release large amounts of energy

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safety measures for fuels

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keep away from naked flames
keep in well ventilated areas
use fuel specific fire extinguishers
use fire blankets

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comparing two things formula

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  1. structure
  2. intermolecular bonding
  3. properties
  4. uses + link to q
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define flashpoint

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the temp at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapour to ignite in air -> not the boiling point

smaller hydrocarbons have weaker IMF and more easily vapourised so lower flashpoint

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why do straight chain hydrocarbons have stronger IMF than branched chains?

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straight chains sit and bond closely together eg. make rows of hydrocarbon t/f strong and slow IMF forces between chains W/AS branches on hydrocarbons push molecules apart so IMF acts over greater substance and weaker

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define flammable liquid

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any liquid with a flashpoint below 37.8 deg celsius, they ignite and burn easily at lowers temps

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vaporisation _______ as temp increases

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increases, so flammable and combustible liquids are more hazardous at temps higher than room temp. vapours react w air and burn, not liquid itself

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what happens in a transesterification reaction

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triglyceride + 3 methanol -> fatty acid methyl esters + glycerol (KOH CATALYST)

this is a true transesterification reaction bc changes ester -> ester

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only ESTERIFICATION equation from just fatty acids

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fatty acid + methanol -> fatty acid methyl ester + water

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advantages of biodiesel

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-CARBON NEUTRAL: lower net CO2 emissions when plant materials are grown = CO2 being absorbed in photosynthesis, partially offsets CO2 released in combustion
-NO SULPHUR so zero SO2 emissions when combusted -> X contribute to acid rain
-burns/combusts more completely bc of oxygen present in molecule (C=O bond makes it easier to oxidise)

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disadvantages of hygroscopicity in biodiesel

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decrease heat of comb, increase amount of smoke, increase corrosion of fuel system, water freezes so ice may be present in fuel lines

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disadvantages of biodiesel

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-lower energy content bc of ester link and strong dipole dipole forces -> bc of oxygen present, already partially oxidised and X contribute to energy release/combustion
-large amounts of land and water required
-hygroscopic (absorbs water) bc of ester link
-increased viscosity bc of polar ester grp - dipole dipole, so at even cooler temps, more viscous = X flow well
-higher cloudpoint than petro - so poor fuel flow at lower temp bc crystallises + forms gel
-more likely to oxidise - causing gum like substance to form in the fuel = block fuel lines and filters

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at a temp of 10 deg, is biodiesel better (cloudpoint of 15 deg) or petrodiesel (cloudpoint of 5 deg)?

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petrodiesel. bc cloudpoint is max/highest temp at which crystals form, then in petrodiesel, crystals will form below 5 deg celsius and the fuel will still be a liquid ie. no crystals formed at 10 deg. whereas, in biodiesel, crystals will have formed below 15 deg so will not be a good fuel

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define cloudpoint

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the highest temperature at which wax forms and fuel looks cloudy -> crystals are formed

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33
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what is the word you link with biodiesel?

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METHYL ESTERS

34
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which has a higher energy content - petrodiesel or biodiesel?

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-petrodiesel b/c its a long straight chain of hydrocarbons that is combusted to release max amount of energy
-biodiesel is already partially oxidised bc of oxygen present, SO they don’t contribute to energy release + combustion of energy

35
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advantages of biogas

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-renewable
-CO2 absorbed during photosynthesis
-made from plant and organic waste
-reduces waste disposal
-low running costs

36
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disadvantages of biogas

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-low energy content
-supply of waste raw materials limited

37
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advantages of bioethanol

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-renewable
-CO2 absorbed during photosynthesis
-burns smoothly
-fewer particulates produced compared to petrol

38
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disadvantages of bioethanol

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-lower energy content than petrol
-may require use of farmland otherwise used for food production

39
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advantages of coal

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-large reserves
-relatively high energy content

40
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disadvantages of coal

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-non renewable
-high level of emissions
-less easily transported

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advantages of natural gas

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-more efficient than coal for electricity
-easy to transport through pipes
-relatively high energy content

42
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disadvantages of natural gas

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-non renewable
-limited reserves
-polluting, contrib to greenhouse effect

43
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what bonds are there b/w biodiesel molecules

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dispersion forces
dipole dipole forces
NOT hydrogen bonds

44
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q=_______

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q=mcAT

45
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Q=_______

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Q=n x enthalpy change/coefficient

46
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biodiesel has ______ compared to petrodiesel in terms of combustion products

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-decreased CO production
-increased emission of particulate matter
-increased emission of nitrogen oxides

47
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why does propan-1-ol have a higher bp than propane?

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bc of hydroxyl group present in propan-1-ol, then there are dipole-dipole bonds present bw molecules AND STRONGER DISPERSION FORCES, w/as propane has only weaker dispersion forces present. so more energy required to break strong IMF in propan-1-ol

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give three examples of biofuels

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biogas
bioethanol
biodiesel

49
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give examples of fossil fuels

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coal
crude oil
petroleum gas
coal seam gas

50
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does biodiesel have higher hygroscopicity or petrodiesel?

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bc biodiesel has polar ester func group, then can form H bonds w water molecules so increased tendency to attract water W/AS petrodiesel is of shorter, non-polar hydrocarbon chains held by weaker disp forces and NO H BONDS so weaker tendency to attract water

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which has a higher viscosity: biodiesel or petrodiesel?

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bc biodiesel has polar ester func grp, can form stronger IMF dipole-dipole forces w/as petrodiesel (non polar hc chain) only held by weaker disp forces. biodiesel = also longer hc chain so stronger dispersion forces. molecules packed more closely together so greater resistance to flow and more viscous`

52
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define hygrscopicity

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the ability to absorb water

53
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would melting point be higher in a biodiesel produced by saturated or unsaturated fatty acids?

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bc saturated fatty acids contain no C=C bonds, then molecules of the fatty acid can sit closely together and pack closely, so dispersion forces are stronger. w/as unsaturated fatty acids, w the presence of C=C bonds, results in a kink in the chains of the fatty acid. so, this reduces how effectively the mol can pack together and decreases disp forces. t/f, more energy required to break stronger IMF in satu fatty acids than other

54
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how to find energy released per gram of fuel from heat of combustion (molar)

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divide molar energy release / molar mass of compound

55
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define hess’ law

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law = allows the overall enthalpy change for a reaction to be calculated from sum of the enthalpies of indiv reactions comprising it

56
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define activation energy

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the minimum energy required to break bonds between reactants and initiate the chemical reaction
can be reduced via catalysts

57
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state change in exo reaction

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gas -> liquid -> solid (releasing energy)

58
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state changes in endo reaction

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solid -> liquid -> gas (absorbing energy)

59
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in q=n x ^H reaction, why is it delta H and not heat of c?

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-heat of c is always positive and not dependent on equation, so X take into account coefficients
-enthalpy change can be pos or neg and IS dependant on equation ie. coefficient in equation
-limitation in data book is only SLC
-delta h = per mol of reaction w/as heat of c = per mol of fuel

60
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mass=______

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density x volume

61
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why is the experimental heat of c likely to be lower than theoretical heat of c?

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-incomplete combustion
-incomplete oxidation
-heat loss to environment
-not at SLC

62
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why may validity still be higher when there was a different mass of water and fuel used?

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-provided the experiment is completed under same conditions, different masses of water and fuel not affect calculation
-enthalphy has not changed as a result bc the calculation takes into account different masses -> will be proportional to what is used

63
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in heat of combustion experiments, why is a metal can used and not a heat proof beaker?

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allows better heat transfer SO more accurate results w. the enthalpy change calculations

64
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in heat of c experiments, how do you improve the accuracy of the calculated value of heat of c?

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-place flame as close to metal can
-place a lid on the metal can to minimise heat loss
-insulate can with aluminium, steel to decrease heat loss

65
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are dipole dipole forces or bonds?

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NOT BONDS
interactions/forces

66
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define transesterification

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involves a chemical reaction where one type of ester is turned into another

67
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write the word equation and balanced formula equation for the fermentation of ethanol

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Glucose —–(bacteria)—-> Ethanol + Carbon dioxide

C6H12O6 (aq) ——(bacteria)—->2CH3CH2OH(l) + 2CO2(g)

(note the glucose in the fermentation equation is aq. aqueous

68
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when is a hydrocarbon a liquid?

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when it is longer than pentane

69
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what is the state symbol for glucose in fermentation?

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aqueous

70
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what is the state symbol for ethanol in fermentation?

A

aqueous

71
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what is the state symbol for water in combustion reactions?

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liquid - can be gas if higher that 100 deg celsius or reaction is happening in a fuel cell

72
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what is the state symbol for ethanol as a fuel?

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liquid

73
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how to improve reliability of results?

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repeat
take avg of results to minimise impact of random errors
increase precision + reliability

74
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what does a H bond look like?

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NOF-H - - - - - - - - - - - NOF
forms between POLAR regions of molecules

75
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what does energy density refer to?

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relates to the energy released per gram of the fuel, NOT molar heat of combustion

76
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dispersion forces are formed through…

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formed through non-polar regions of molecules. general electrostatic force of attraction b/w all molecules bc of moving electrons

77
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dipole dipole forces occur through…

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POLAR REGIONS OF MOLECULES

78
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is wood a fuel?

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yes, has a very low energy content

79
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what molecules are contained in petrodiesel?

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hydrocarbons that are longer that C8 - long chain hydrocarbons

80
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what is the state symbol for fuels?

A

liquid. not aqueous bc we do not burn fuels containing water in them - inefficient and release net lower energy

81
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do products or reactants have stronger bonds in an exothermic reaction?

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products
they are at a lower energy level, t/f more stable
have stronger bonds than reactants + energy is released as heat energy

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