S3 Fractional distillation

Front

What process is used to separate crude oil in hydrocarbons with different chain lengths?

Back

fractional distillation

Front

Fractional distillation separates crude oil based on the different __________ of the molecules in the mixture.

Back

boiling point

Front

Molecules collected at the bottom of the fractionating column tend to be...

Back

more viscous, less flammable and less volatile

Front

Molecules collected at the top of the fractionating column tend to be...

Back

less viscous, more flammable and more volatile

Front

A fraction of crude oil is made up of:

Back

Hydrocarbons of similar chain lengths

Front

How does the temperature change from top to bottom?

Back

Increases

Front

What does the viscosity of a hydrocarbon tell you?

Back

How easily it flows

Front

The longer the hydrocarbon, the ________ the flammability?

Back

Lower

Front

The longer the hydrocarbon, the _________ the viscosity?

Back

Higher

Front

What is kerosene used for?

Back

Fuel for airplanes