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Why is petrol not made from straight-chain hydrocarbons?
Straight-chain hydrocarbons ignite very easily; in a vehicle, they would ignite before they reached the engine. Branched hydrocarbons are not as reactive so they are used for fuel such as petrol.
How are small hydrocarbons different from larger hydrocarbons?
shorter hydrocarbon chains are easier to ignite, less viscous, a lower boiling point and more volatile. this makes them more useful, so longer chains are often cracked to make the smaller hydrocarbons
Is lighter fluid an acid or alkali?
It is neither acid nor alkali because it is not in water!
Is helium more flammable then hairspray?
No, helium is not flammable because it is an inert gas that does not react with other substances. In contrast, hairspray typically contains flammable ingredients such as alcohol or hydrocarbons that can ignite and burn.
Are epoxies classed as hydrocarbons?
They are not hydrocarbons.
What are chlorinated and fluorinated hydrocarbons?
Hydrocarbons containing chlorine atoms are called chlorinated hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons containing fluorine atoms are called fluorinated hydrocarbons. eg> CHCl3, CHF3 etc
How is the word ignite spelled?
ignite
What part of speech is ignite?
Ignite is a verb.
What is the past participle of ignite?
ignited is the past participle of ignite
What are the double and triple bonded hydrocarbons called?
double bonded hydrocarbons are called "alkenes" and triple bonded hydrocarbons are called "alkynes"
How do companies get hydrocarbons?
From other companies that sell hydrocarbons
Is diesel fuel a compound of hydrocarbons?
No . it is a mixture of hydrocarbons.
