Properties of hydrocarbons (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What happens to the boiling point as hydrocarbon molecules get larger?
What happens to the boiling point as hydrocarbon molecules get larger?
It increases
What happens to viscosity as hydrocarbon molecules get bigger?
What happens to viscosity as hydrocarbon molecules get bigger?
It increases (more thick & sticky)
How does flammability change as hydrocarbon molecules get larger?
How does flammability change as hydrocarbon molecules get larger?
It decreases (less flammable)
What is the boiling point of methane?
What is the boiling point of methane?
Which properties apply to small hydrocarbon molecules?
Which properties apply to small hydrocarbon molecules?
Low boiling point & highly flammable
Which properties apply to large hydrocarbon molecules?
Which properties apply to large hydrocarbon molecules?
High boiling point & high viscosity
Why is petrol suitable for use in car engines?
Why is petrol suitable for use in car engines?
It's runny & flammable
What is heavy fuel oil used for?
What is heavy fuel oil used for?
Big industrial boilers & factories
What are the products of complete combustion of hydrocarbons?
What are the products of complete combustion of hydrocarbons?
Carbon dioxide & water
What condition is needed for complete combustion to occur?
What condition is needed for complete combustion to occur?
Plenty of oxygen
In fractional distillation, where do fractions with lower boiling points come off?
In fractional distillation, where do fractions with lower boiling points come off?
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