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it is flammable because it contains more amount of hydrocarbons mainly due to the presence of methane and ethane
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Is natural gas the same as petroleum?
No - petroleum is a liquid. Gas is gaseous like air but they are both flammable
Why does plastic burn but glass does not?
Plastic is made from petroleum which is a flammable material, most glass is made from sand or other non-flammable materials.
Is vaseline flammable when used with oxygen therapy in hospital?
yes, It's a petroleum based grease .
What is 130 cc of petroleum ether and where could you buy it in Ohio?
Petroleum ethers its a group of various volatile, highly flammable, liquid hydrocarbon mixtures used mainly as nonpolar solvents. Search in a chemicals store.
What is the chemistry of petroleum?
Petroleum, or crude oil, is a naturally occurring flammable liquid that consists of complex chains and bonds of hydrocarbons with varying molecular weights. It also contains other organic compounds that are found in geologic formations beneath the earth's surface.
How flammable is a petroleum gas?
It's very flammable - a spark can cause an gas explosion.
Is natural gas the same as petroleum?
No - petroleum is a liquid. Gas is gaseous like air but they are both flammable
What is a non-polar solvent that has hydrocarbons and is flammable?
Petroleum ether is an example.
What is a benzine?
A benzine is a flammable petroleum distillate used as a solvent or fuel.
What flammable liquid is obtained by the distillation of coal tar or petroleum?
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Why does plastic burn but glass does not?
Plastic is made from petroleum which is a flammable material, most glass is made from sand or other non-flammable materials.
Is vaseline flammable when used with oxygen therapy in hospital?
yes, It's a petroleum based grease .
What type of fire extinguishers is adequate for fighting petroleum fires?
Since petroleum is a flammable liquid, a Class B fire extinguisher would be used.
Odourless flammable gas a constituent of petroleum and natural gas?
methane, odour is added to make it natural gas
What are two positive and two negative uses of petroleum?
Positive: 1) Petroleum is the primary fuel used in cars. 2) Petroleum can be used as a solvent. Negative: 1) Petroleum is highly flammable and can be used in petrol bombs. 2) Burning petrol is harmful to the environment as it releases Carbon dioxide.
What is Abel's apparatus and how does it function?
Abel's flash-point apparatus is a petroleum-testing apparatus for determining the flash-point. It is used for the purpose of determining the flammable point of a number of petroleum products. This apparatus is suitable for determining the close cup flash point of petroleum and mixtur
What is the abstract of why synthetic fabrics are more flammable than natural fabrics?
Synthetic fabrics normally are made from polyester, which is a petroleum based,
