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a. Define the word hydrocarbon…. | An organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon |
b. What is crude oil made from? | A mixture of hydrocarbons; it is produced through the deterioration of organisms under layers of earth |
c. Define the word compound…. | A substance consisting of two or more elements that are chemically bonded |
d. Define the word mixture….. | A substance consisting of two or more parts (elements or compounds) that are not chemically bonded. |
Read pgs 140 & 141 Chem 4
d. How long does crude oil take to make? | millions of years |
e. Where does the energy in crude oil originally come from? | The sun |
f. How is crude oil different from coal? | Coal is not a hydrocarbon - contains more than hydrogen and carbon. They are also in different states of matter when in room temperature. Crude oil is made from decayed plants and animals where coal is solely made from decayed plants. |
g. Crude oil, coal and natural gas are collectively known as _________ fuels | Fossil (Non-renewable |
h. How is crude oil transported when it is extracted from the ground? | To move oil from oilfield to the refinery i) By pipeline - When oil is reasonably close to the refinery ii) oil tanker - large ships can transport oil internationally but increased risk of accidents (Oil Spills) |
