crude oil Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what is crude oil?
A
crude oil is a fossil fuel found in rocks
2
Q
what is crude oil formed from?
A
Mainly formed from the remains of plankton
2
Q
what can fossil fuels be used as?
A
They are natural substances which can be used for energy
3
Q
What are non - renewable fuels?
A
Fossil fuels like coal , oil and gas
4
Q
What comes from crude oil?
A
Diesel , kerosene , heavy fuel oil
4
Q
what are finite resources?
A
it means they will run out one day.
5
Q
what are petrochemicals?
A
compounds that come from crude oil
6
Q
what is the homologous series?
A
when carbon atoms bond together to form different groups
