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What is the chemical formula of pentane?

C5H12

What is the general formula for alkenes?

CnH2n

What are fossil fuels?

Fossil fuels are made from decomposing plants and animals. These fuels are found in the Earth’s crust and contain carbon and hydrogen, which are made energy

A black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for road surfacing and roofing

petrol

coal

bitumen

kerosene

What is natural gas?

Natural gas is a hydrocarbon mixture of light gases of natural origin. Example: methane

For what is coal used for? (Say 5)

Electricity Generation , Metal Production,Cement Production ,Gasification and Liquefaction, Chemical Production, Paper, Textile and Glass production

Process where large hydrocarbons are broken down into smaller ones

combustion

cracking

greenhouse effect

air pollution

Which fraction of petrol is collected from the top of the column?

bitumen

gas

fuel oil

kerosene

Say the main 3 fossil fuels

Coal, oil and natural gas

Which elements exist in hydrocarbons?

hydrogen and carbon

How does the boiling point change as the carbon number changes?

it increases because there are more London Dispersion Forces

Which gas is made in incomplete combustion that is NOT made in complete combusion?

carbon monoxide

Why are fossil fuels considered non-renwable?

it is being used up faster than it is being formed?

When the hydrocarbon change is longer, what is true?

the more energy it creates

the viscosity increases

the boiling point decreases

the density decreases

What are the 3 main uses of oil?

As domestic and industrial fuel, as lubricant and as a material in the petrochemical industry

What are 2 major problems caused by incomplete combustion compared to complete combustion?

1) creating soot which creates more air pollution 2) creation of carbon monoxide gas

Why is there sulfur in hydrocarbon fuels?

It is a contaminant

What is the chemical formula for alkanes?

CnH2n+2

How much natural gas do we use at industries?

54%

What is the chemical formula of heptane?

C7H16

What was coal 300 million years ago?

Dead plants on a Swamp (a plant)

Which of the following is NOT an impact of acid rain

coral reefs bleached

statues dissolve

temperatures rising

forests die

What is the main component of coal?

Methane or carbon

What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels?

Is unsustainable, is incentivized, the Accident-prone.Contribute to climate change. Fossil fuels are the main driver of global warming. ... Non-renewable.

What is the difference in molecular fromula between ethane and propane?

CH2 (propane has one more carbon group)

What acid is made when sulfur dioxide is mixed with water?

Sulfuric acid