Hydrocarbons: Fuel & Feedstock (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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Which two elements do hydrocarbons contain?
Which two elements do hydrocarbons contain?
Hydrogen and carbon only
What is a homologous series?
What is a homologous series?
A family with similar properties and the same general formula
What happens to boiling point as the carbon chain length increases?
What happens to boiling point as the carbon chain length increases?
Boiling point increases
How long did crude oil take to form?
How long did crude oil take to form?
Millions of years
What conditions were needed to form crude oil?
What conditions were needed to form crude oil?
High heat and pressure
What did crude oil form from?
What did crude oil form from?
Remains of dead plants and animals
Why is crude oil described as a finite resource?
Why is crude oil described as a finite resource?
It forms slowly but we use it quickly
What type of hydrocarbons are alkanes?
What type of hydrocarbons are alkanes?
Saturated hydrocarbons
What does 'saturated' mean for alkanes?
What does 'saturated' mean for alkanes?
Only single bonds between carbon atoms
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
In the alkane formula , what does 'n' represent?
In the alkane formula , what does 'n' represent?
Number of carbon atoms
Which process can break down alkanes into smaller molecules?
Which process can break down alkanes into smaller molecules?
Cracking