Order of Fractions + uses
Gas - fuel on site
Gasoline - cars
Kerosine - jets
Diesel - vans
Lubricant - engine oils
Fuel - ships
Bitumen - roofing
Define fraction
Hydrocarbon chains with similar boiling points and properties
Thermal cracking conditions + products
1200K (high heat)
7000kPa (high pressure)
Alkenes
Catalytic cracking conditions + products
1-2 atmospheres (slight pressure)
700K (high temperature)
Zeolite catalyst
Aromatic compounds and motor fuels
How does CO₂ and H₂O vapour cause global warming
C=O or H-O bonds absorb infrared radiation
Transfer the energy to other molecules in the atmosphere via collisions
Warns the atmosphere