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I think it because there is more energy needed in order to break down the bonds in the hydrocarbon. Making it less efficient for fuels
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause they need high temperatures to be cracked which uses more fuel
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∙ 14y agoit maybe because alkenes are more useful as making other things such as magarine but im not sure, they might not be sufficient burners in oxygen.
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∙ 9y agoLong hydrocarbons generally do not make good fuels because it requires more energy to produce fuels using them. This makes long hydrocarbons far less efficient than other fuel sources.
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∙ 11y agoI think if you burn them they can produce carbon dioxide, NOX, POX, SOX ect. Some are bad for you and others aren't. carcinogenic hydrocarbons can give you cancer.
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∙ 7y agoIt is not difficult to burn hydrocarbons fuels.
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Which is the BEST description of the use of hydrocarbons?
Simply Stated: Hydrocarbons are used as fuels.
What property of hydrocarbons mean they make good fuels?
Yes they do because they burn easily yeaaaayyy lol x =] save:)
What are the chemical properties of hydrocarbons?
Hydrocarbons have only hydrogen and carbon atoms. They also burn well.
What are hydrocarbons used for fuel in stoves and air planes?
When hydrocarbons burn, they release a great amount of energy.
When fossil fuels are burned carbon dioxide and water are produced what elements must be contained in fossils fuels?
hydrocarbons( carbon and hydrogen)
What are hydrocarbons used for not as fuels?
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What do hydrocarbons form when they burn?
When Hydrocarbons burn, they usually form Carbon Dioxide and Water.
Where do hydrocarbons in petrol and diesel come from?
fossil fuels
Why are hydrocarbons important to humans?
Hydrocarbons are used as fuels, solvents feedstock in organic chemistry.
Which is the BEST description of the use of hydrocarbons?
Simply Stated: Hydrocarbons are used as fuels.
What is produced when hydrocarbon fuels burn inside an engine?
Carbon dioxide and water vapour are produced when hydrocarbons are burned in plenty of air.
What property of hydrocarbons mean they make good fuels?
Yes they do because they burn easily yeaaaayyy lol x =] save:)
Why is it usually difficult to burn different hydrocarbon fuels efficiently in the same appliance?
Because different fuels need different amounts of Oxygen and heat to ignite.
Most fuels are hydrocarbons. what does this mean?
hydrocarbons are carbon chains with hydrogen (and hydrogen only) bonded to them. So, most fuels are carbon chains with hydrogen bonded to them. Octane (gasoline) is C8H18
Why are fractions from crude oil cracked?
To make alkenes, to make alkenes with smaller molecules, to make fuels that are more useful or for which there is more demand.Large hydrocarbons do not burn easily or are less in demand
Mixture of hydrocarbons that are used for fuels?
I am pretty sure the answer is hydrocarbons.
What are the chemical properties of hydrocarbons?
Hydrocarbons have only hydrogen and carbon atoms. They also burn well.
