Types of Fuels (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What makes a substance qualify as a fuel?
What makes a substance qualify as a fuel?
It contains stored energy easily released
What percentage of Australia's energy consumption is from heating and transport combined?
What percentage of Australia's energy consumption is from heating and transport combined?
87%
Why are fossil fuels classified as non-renewable resources?
Why are fossil fuels classified as non-renewable resources?
They're consumed faster than replaced
What is the carbon content of black coal?
What is the carbon content of black coal?
90%
What percentage of coal's energy converts to electricity in power plants?
What percentage of coal's energy converts to electricity in power plants?
35%
What is the main component of natural gas?
What is the main component of natural gas?
Methane ()
What percentage of biogas is methane by volume?
What percentage of biogas is methane by volume?
60%
What process converts vegetable oils into biodiesel?
What process converts vegetable oils into biodiesel?
Transesterification
What percentage of Australia's electricity came from renewables in 2021?
What percentage of Australia's electricity came from renewables in 2021?
32%
Which fuel advantage is unique to biogas compared to fossil fuels?
Which fuel advantage is unique to biogas compared to fossil fuels?
Made from waste materials