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as an accelerant, kerosene has a higher flash temperature than does gasoline, meaning it requires more energy to start burning. i.e. - bigger flame, or spark.
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What is the change of state when petrol is drying up?
In the case of road tar, it is solidification (Liquid -> Solid). In the case of, say, gasoline or kerosine, it is evaporation (Liquid -> Gas).
What is more flammable petrol diesel gas kerosine bitumen?
kerosine
What makes gasoline heavier than water?
Gasoliner is NOT heavier than water. If you mix the two compounds , then allow them to settle. You will see that gasoline is on top of the water. ; Hence it is lighter (less heavy). Scieintifically, the density of gasoline is less than the density of water.
What is an example of a high flash point solvent?
Kerosine, Varsol
What makes gasoline purple?
It is a dye that is added to regular gasoline to mark it for agricultural use so farmers get a price rebate. Other than color, no difference than gasoline at the pumps.
What car fuel was used in Australia in World War 2?
gasoline was used mostly but some cars were altered by their owners to run on kerosine, which was a cheaper fuel than gasoline
Where does kerosene come from?
Kerosine may reffer to: If you referring to jet fuel, is a higher fraction of refining gasoline. If you referring to tracktor fuel, is lower fraction of refining gasoline ( lower than diesel, but higher than mazut ) (pls somebody correct my "chemical" English)
How is ethnol used as fuel?
In exactly the same way as a petro-chemical fuel such as kerosine or gasoline, or natural gas.
What are 5 examples of insoluble things?
Olive oil, gasoline, kerosine, lard, peanut oil. Any nonpolar molecule, really.
How does gasoline remove tar spots?
Tar and gasoline are both hydrocarbons, and so tar is fairly soluble in gasoline, which means that it will dissolve in it, and you can then wipe it off. There are safer cleaning products to use than gasoline however, which is extremely flammable and dangerous to work with.
What are 5 examples of water insoluble things?
Olive oil, gasoline, kerosine, lard, peanut oil. Any nonpolar molecule, really.
What is the solid form of fuel?
Solid fuel: coal, wood Liquid fuel: kerosine, gasoline Gas fuel: methane, hydrogen
What is the change of state when petrol is drying up?
In the case of road tar, it is solidification (Liquid -> Solid). In the case of, say, gasoline or kerosine, it is evaporation (Liquid -> Gas).
Why are gasoline additives safer than lead?
lead leaves heavy deposits inside your engine stunting performance and engine life AND it raies emissions
What is more flammable petrol diesel gas kerosine bitumen?
kerosine
Are hybrid cars safer than gasoline cars?
There has been no confirmation that hybrid cars are in any way safer than gasoline cars. There are dangers associated with hybrids that are not found in conventional autos. The batteries contain a large amount of potential energy that can be released in an accident. Sparks from broken wires can create fires. There are also issues associated with the smaller amounts of passenger compartment metal.
What is a natural gas vehicle and what is natural gas?
Natural gas is a cleaner and more efficient form of fuel than gasoline. There are many kinds of vehicles that run on natural gas, and gasoline vehicles may be converted to do so. They are slightly more expensive than gasoline vehicles, but they save you a lot of money on fuel, and are safer for the environment.
