Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Flashcard

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What is cracking in the context of crude oil?

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Cracking is a process used to convert long alkanes into shorter hydrocarbons.

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What is the main source of crude oil?

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The main source of crude oil is ancient dead marine organisms.

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Which of the following is NOT a product derived from crude oil: Kerosene, Diesel, Petrol, or Wood?

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Wood is NOT a product derived from crude oil.

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What is a feedstock in the petrochemical industry?

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A feedstock is a raw material used to provide reactants for an industrial reaction.

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What process is used to separate crude oil into different components?

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Fractional distillation is the process used to separate crude oil into different components.

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Define hydrocarbons.

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Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.

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What are alkanes?

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Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons with single bonds between carbon atoms.

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What is the significance of fractional distillation in the oil industry?

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Fractional distillation is significant as it allows the separation of crude oil into useful products like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene.

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What are the environmental impacts of crude oil extraction?

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Environmental impacts include oil spills, habitat destruction, and air and water pollution.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources, like crude oil, are finite.