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The two classes of petrochemicals are, olefins, which include ethylene and propylene; and aromatics, which include benzene, toluene, and xylene isomers.
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Is petrochemicals a natural resource?
yes or no
What are the advantages and disadvantages of petrochemicals?
Burning of fossil fuels and petrochemistry contributes to the pollution of the atmosphere. But also petrochemicals have hundrends of important and indispensable applications.
What is made with petrochemicals?
Petrochemicals are substances separated or chemically derived from petroleum as a starting material. Examples of substances separated from petroleum are gasoline, kerosene, and paraffin. Examples of substances that require chemical processing are ethylene and propylene and their polymers, many alcohols, and a variety of others. The same chemical substance can be a petrochemical or not, depending on the origin of its starting materials. One of the commonest examples of this is ethanol, which can be obtained by the action of yeasts on plants such as barley or by "cracking" petroleum to produce first ethylene and then catalyzed reaction of ethylene to produce ethanol.
What two classes of elements are conductive?
Metals and metalloids are conductive.
WHAT TWO classes of elements are conducive?
Metals and metalloids are conductive.
What products are produced in Puerto Rico?
Sugarcane and Coffee are agricultural exports and they are a major petrochemical and pharmaceutical producer.
Do petrochemicals come from coal?
Petrochemicals come from petroleum -Oil. However, some chemicals extracted from petroleum (petrochemicals) , may also be extracted form coal.
What is the major product made in Puerto Rico?
Petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and rum.
What are the major products in Puerto Rico?
Main Industry: * Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Also: * Medical Devices (Pacemaker, hearing aids, * Electronics * Apparel (for example: US military uniforms, outdoor footwear, )
Does drugs come from petrochemicals?
No
What are examples of petrochemicals?
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What are the classes of manometer?
There are two classes of manometer. The two classes are accuracy class and types.
What are the products of reliance?
Petrochemicals, Textiles.
Compound made from oil?
petrochemicals
Is petrochemicals a natural resource?
yes or no
What are the advantages and disadvantages of petrochemicals?
Burning of fossil fuels and petrochemistry contributes to the pollution of the atmosphere. But also petrochemicals have hundrends of important and indispensable applications.
How are biodegradable plastic made?
There are two types of biodegradable plastics: bioplastics and plastics made from petrochemicals. Bioplastics are made from renewable resources, like vegetable fats and oils, vegetable starch, or microbiota. Plastics made from petrochemicals are made by combining biodegradable additives which enhance biodegradation.
