Fuels From Different Sources (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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How long does it take for fossil fuels to form from ancient organic matter?
How long does it take for fossil fuels to form from ancient organic matter?
Millions of years
What percentage of ethanol does E10 fuel contain?
What percentage of ethanol does E10 fuel contain?
10%
How much less energy per volume does ethanol contain compared to petrol?
How much less energy per volume does ethanol contain compared to petrol?
Approximately 34%
What does octane rating measure in a fuel?
What does octane rating measure in a fuel?
Compression before spontaneous ignition
How much less net does ethanol produce compared to fossil fuels?
How much less net does ethanol produce compared to fossil fuels?
20-50% less
What is the primary source material for most biodiesel currently produced?
What is the primary source material for most biodiesel currently produced?
Waste vegetable oil
What does a triglyceride molecule contain?
What does a triglyceride molecule contain?
1 glycerol + 3 fatty acid chains
What are the products of transesterification in biodiesel production?
What are the products of transesterification in biodiesel production?
Esters and glycerol
What is the maximum biodiesel blend percentage usable without vehicle modification?
What is the maximum biodiesel blend percentage usable without vehicle modification?
Up to 20%
Which fuel has the highest energy content per gram?
Which fuel has the highest energy content per gram?
Natural gas at