Hydrocarbons: Fuel & Feedstock (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What two elements do hydrocarbons contain?
What two elements do hydrocarbons contain?
Hydrogen and carbon only
What does 'saturated' mean for hydrocarbons?
What does 'saturated' mean for hydrocarbons?
Maximum H atoms with single C bonds
What is a homologous series?
What is a homologous series?
Family with similar properties & formula
How do boiling points change as carbon chain length increases?
How do boiling points change as carbon chain length increases?
Boiling points increase
How long did crude oil take to form?
How long did crude oil take to form?
Millions of years
What conditions formed crude oil?
What conditions formed crude oil?
High heat and pressure
Why is crude oil described as finite?
Why is crude oil described as finite?
We use it faster than it forms
What type of hydrocarbons are alkanes?
What type of hydrocarbons are alkanes?
Saturated hydrocarbons
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What type of bonds exist between carbon atoms in alkanes?
What type of bonds exist between carbon atoms in alkanes?
Only single bonds
Which process breaks alkanes into smaller molecules?
Which process breaks alkanes into smaller molecules?
Cracking
What is crude oil also known as?
What is crude oil also known as?
Petroleum