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What are the characteristics of a liquid state? |
Definitely volume, definite weight, indefinite shape |
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What 2 factors influence that state that matter exists in |
Temperature and pressure |
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Define specific gravity as it applies to solids and liquids |
The comparison of volume of a substance (liquid/gas) compared to an equal volume of air |
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The specific gravity of water is |
1 |
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How many times is mercury heavier than water |
13.6 |
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Define specific gravity as it applies to vapour (gases) |
The comparison of the weight of a volume of a substance compared to an equal volume of air |
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What is the density of air at STP |
0.076 lb/ft3 |
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State the density of water in the following units: A) ___lbs/ft3 B) ___lb/gas C)___lb/in3 D)____oz/in3 E)_____lb/USgal |
A)62.4 lbs/fr3 B)10 lb/gas C)0.0361 lb/in3 D) 0.578 oz/in3 E)8.33 lb/USgal |
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What do the following chemical symbols represent: C3H8 CH4 CO |
C3h8: propane CH4: Methane C0: carbon monoxide |
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What gases have the following calorific values: A) 2500 btu/ft3 B) 1000 btu/ft3 |
A)propane B) methane (natural gas) |
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The specific gravity for natural gas is |
0.6 |
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The specific gravity for propane liquid is |
0.5 |
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Definite British thermal units |
Amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 lb of water 1°F |
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What is the standard atmospheric pressure boiling temperature of each of the following liquids: A)propane liquid B)butane liquid C)water D)liquified natural gas |
A)-44 B) 32°F C)212°F D)-258°F |
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How many cubic feet of gas are contained in one gallon of each of the following liquids? A) propane liquid B)water def |
A)43.6 B)272 |
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Define the term combustion: |
The rapid oxidation of fuel resulting in the production of heat or heat and light |
