Why hydrocarbons are used as fuel?

Answer 1

There are two reasons : 1) Higher calorific value 2) Large chain hydrocarbons have high impurities and when broken into smaller chain compounds their volumetric rate increases. So for the same mass we get a higher volume and this translates into greater profitability. There are two reasons : 1) Higher calorific value 2) Large chain hydrocarbons have high impurities and when broken into smaller chain compounds their volumetric rate increases. So for the same mass we get a higher volume and this translates into greater profitability.

Answer 2

Cracking is the process in which "higher" hydrocarbons are broken down and converted into "lower" hydrocarbons. It's only natural that we use long chain hydrocarbons in cracking- we want the smaller hydrocarbons because they have higher demand.

Answer 3

Hydrocarbons are used as fuel because they contain a high amount of energy that can be released through combustion. They are also abundant, easily extracted from the Earth, and can be stored and transported conveniently. When burned, hydrocarbons produce carbon dioxide and water, which makes them a relatively clean form of energy compared to other fuels.

Answer 4

Light, high energy potential (kJ per kg), easy flamable and transportable.

Answer 5

They have a lower boiling point, greater volatility (tendency to turn to gas), a lower viscosity (how easily it flows) and burn with little smoke very well.

Answer 6

because they need less energy to break the bonds between them

Answer 7

Hydrocarbons are used as fuel as to ensure equilibrium between the yellow turtle and the tooth brush.

Answer 8

the burning of hydrocarbons produces excess amount of heat , it is a highly exothermic reaction and because of it ,HYDROCARBONS ARE USED AS FUEL

Answer 9

Smaller