Unit 3 AOS 1 - Types of Fuel Quiz (1)

What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

• coal, oil, and natural gas

• diesel, propane, and ethanol

• uranium, hydroelectric, and geothermal

• wood, wind, and solar

How are fossil fuels formed?

• From volcanic eruptions

• From the remains of dead plants and animals exposed to heat and pressure

• Through the process of evaporation

• By mixing water and soil

What are the two main categories of renewable fuels?

• Biofuels and Hydrogen

• Gasoline and Diesel

• Solar and Wind

• Coal and Natural Gas

What is the difference between first-generation and second-generation biofuels?

• Produced in different countries

• Used for different purposes

• Made from different types of raw materials

• Have different colors

What are the sources of biodiesel?

• Nuclear, geothermal, and biomass energy

• Vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled cooking oil

• Coal, natural gas, and petroleum

• Wind, solar, and hydroelectric power

How is biodiesel different from regular diesel?

• Biodiesel is made from coal and petroleum

• Biodiesel is made from renewable resources such as vegetable oils or animal fats.

• Biodiesel has a higher carbon footprint than regular diesel

• Biodiesel is not suitable for use in vehicles

What is the general thermochemical equation for the combustion of hydrocarbons?

• hydrocarbon + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water + heat

• hydrocarbon + oxygen -> carbon monoxide + water + heat

• methane + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water + heat

• propane + oxygen -> carbon dioxide + water + heat

What is the enthalpy change for the combustion of methane?

• -1000 kJ/mol

• -500 kJ/mol

• -750 kJ/mol

• -890.4 kJ/mol

What is the balanced chemical equation for the combustion of ethanol?

• C2H5OH + 4O2 -> 2CO2 + 4H2O

• C2H6 + 2O2 -> 2CO2 + 3H2O

• C2H5OH + 2O2 -> 2CO2 + 2H2O

• C2H5OH + 3O2 -> 2CO2 + 3H2O

What is the enthalpy change for the combustion of butane?

• It is 0 kJ/mol.

• It is 500 kJ/mol.

• It is -1000 kJ/mol.

• It is -2877 kJ/mol.