uses of hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
what is the equation for both types of combustion
A
complete combustion = fuel + oxygen ——- carbon dioxide +water
incomplete combustion = fuel + oxygen ——— carbon monoxide/carbon + water
(poisonous)
2
Q
what do longer alkanes have higher of
A
viscosity
3
Q
what does viscosity mean
A
resistance of a fluid (liquid or gas) to a change in shape, or movement of neighboring portions relative to one another.
4
Q
what is the porperties of shorter alkanes
A
more flammable
5
Q
what can hydrocarbons be used for
A
Hydrocarbons can also be used make SOLVENTS, LUBRICANTS, DETERGENTS and…
POLYMERS (used to make plastics) can be made from ALKENES but not alkanes.
An ALKENE is a hydrocarbon with at least one DOUBLE COVALENT BOND.
