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Yes, it is infact a short chain molecule :D

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Q: Is petrol a short chain hydrocarbon?
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Is short carbon chains of hydrocarbon easier to flow or long?

A hydrocarbon composed of short carbon chains will ignite more easily, just think how flammable petrol is!


Is a short-chain hydrocarbon more viscous than a long chain hydrocarbon?

Typically the shorter the carbon chain, the LESS viscous the hydrocarbon. The longer the chain, the MORE viscous the hydrocarbon. For example consider the viscosity and molecular size in: Gasoline < Diesel < Motor Oil < Tar Viscosity increases with the molecular size and length of hydrocarbon chain.


Why is petrol a liquid?

because it has short-chain hydrocarbons


Why Is Petrol Called Hydrocarbon?

Hydrocarbon is a carbon dioxide but is also call hydrocarbon


Why petrol is a volatile liquid?

because it has short-chain hydrocarbons


Are short hydrocarbon molecules volatile?

Short-chain hydrocarbon molecules excluding methane and ethane are considered to be volatile organic compounds. Generally this is defined as the range from propane to octane,


Petrol is mainly composed of what?

petrol is a hydrocarbon fuel


What is a hydrocarbon chain called when it is bent?

Bent hydrocarbon chains are called BRANCHED CHAIN.


Is hexane a straight-chain hydrocarbon or a branched hydrcarbon?

Hexane is a straight chain hydrocarbon


How is a substituted hydrocarbon created from a hydrocarbon chain?

A substituted hydrocarbon created from a hydrocarbon chain is by replacing at least one hydrogen atom with an atom of another element.


What is the difference between a short-chain and a long-chain hydrocarbon?

short chain hydrocarbons have a low boiling and melting point whereas high chain hydrocarbons have a higher boiling and melting point. Also, short chain hydrocarbons have a low density and higher ones have a higher density. :)


What kind of mixture is petrol?

homogeneous...