Organic Chemistry Fuels Quiz

What are the three major fossil fuels?

• Coal, Gasoline, Diesel

• Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas

• Petroleum, Propane, Ethanol

• Natural Gas, Methane, Butane

Where did coal originate from?

• Ancient swamps

• Ocean floor

• Volcanic eruptions

• Glaciers

What is the main component of natural gas?

• Ethane

• Butane

• Propane

• Methane

What is the main issue with complete combustion of fossil fuels?

• Production of oxygen

• Production of nitrogen

• Production of water vapor

• Production of carbon dioxide

What is the process used to separate petroleum into fractions?

• Fractional distillation

• Chemical precipitation

• Electrolysis

• Chromatography

Which fraction of petroleum has a low viscosity and flows easily?

• Gasoline/petrol

• Kerosene

• Diesel

• Bitumen

What happens to the boiling point as the carbon chain length increases?

• Fluctuates

• Remains constant

• Increases

• Decreases

What is the main purpose of the bubble caps in the oil refining process?

• To separate the fractions

• To cool the vapor

• To ensure capture and no back flow

• To increase pressure

Which fraction is collected from the top of the tower?

• Medium

• Superior

• Light

• Heavy

What is the main use of the fraction called 'kerosene'?

• Fuel for cars

• Fuel for ships

• Fuel for aircraft

• Fuel for trains