Hydrocarbons
What are the 4 main components of natural gas?
methane, ethane, propane and butane
Name one fraction from the separation of petroleum.
Refinery gas, diesel, kerosene, lubricating oil, bitumen, petrol/gasoline
Single bonds are saturated and double bonds are unsaturated. True or False?
True
fractional distillation, fractionating column
In order to break up large hydrocarbons, a process called ________ is done. ________ _________ is one type that uses temperatures of about 450-500 degrees celsius and _____ pressures along with ___________
cracking, catalytic cracking, low, a catalyst
How many atoms can 1 carbon atom bind to?
4
The naturally occurring hydrocarbons are found very deep under the Earth's surface where they can exist as an oily liquid called ________.
Petroleum/Crude Oil
BONUS POINTS!
BONUS POINTS!
Define the term 'functional group'.
A group of atoms or a bond between two carbon atoms in a compound that determines how the compound functions./ (anything to that extent)
The process of separating petroleum is based on a specific principle/physical property. What is it?
Volatility
Which fraction has a boiling point of 250-300 degrees celsius and 14-20 carbons in its chain?
Diesel
What is organic chemistry?
The study of organic compounds/compounds containing carbon.