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17 Cards in this Set
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The process by which we separate crude oil into useful components |
Fractional Distillation |
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What property does fractional distillation rely on? |
Different boiling points |
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What does 'saturated' mean? |
Only single bonds |
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What key environmental problem does the pollutant carbon dioxide cause? |
Global warming |
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What is a key problem with the pollutant carbon monoxide? |
it is extremely poisonous |
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Name two pollutants that cause acid rain |
Sulphur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide |
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What is the effect of particulates in the air? |
Global dimming |
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What is the general formula of an ALKENE? |
CnH2n
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What is the general formula of an ALKANE? |
CnH2n+2 |
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Name the advantages of biodiesel... |
- Safe to handle - Same efficiency as petroleum diesel - Renewable - Less polluting |
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Name the disadvantages of biodiesel... |
- More expensive - Requires energy to produce |
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Name the advantages of ethanol as an alternative fuel... |
- Renewable - Produces less carbon (soot) and carbon monoxide |
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Name the disadvantages of ethanol as an alternative fuel... |
- Lower heat of combustion
- Can cause major environmental problems |
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Name the advantages of hydrogen as an alternative fuel... |
- No carbon dioxide
- Efficient |
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Name the disadvantages of hydrogen as an alternative fuel... |
- Made of non-renewable resources
- Causes atmospheric pollution |
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Draw ethane (C2H6)... |
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Draw ethene (C2H4)... |
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