a. Define the word hydrocarbon…. | An organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen |
b. What is crude oil made from? | They were produced from the decay of tiny plants and animals millions of years ago. It's also a compound of hydrogen and carbon |
c. Define the word compound…. | 2 or more elements that are chemically joined-a pure substance |
d. Define the word mixture….. | 2 or more elements that are NOT chemically joined. Physically joined |
4. Read pgs 140 & 141 Chem 4 You and add these to the table above
d. How long does crude oil take to make? | 150 millions years |
e. Where does the energy in crude oil originally come from? | The sun |
f. How is crude oil different from coal? | Coal was made from decayed plants under swamps, while crude oil was made by decayed plankton under the sea. Also, coal is solid and crude oil is liquid |
g. Crude oil, coal and natural gas are collectively known as _________ fuels | Fossil |
h. How is crude oil transported when it is extracted from the ground? | By a pipeline or an oil tanker |
