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Why do you think some hydrocarbons are gases and others are liquids?
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∙ 7y ago
hydrocarbons are all compounds that include compounds with the basic components of carbon and hydrogen. They are all combustable. Hydrocarbons can also have additional elements compounded on, but the basic structure includes carbon and hydrogen.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoThere is no rule for this, however at standard pressure:
- C1- to C4-hydrocarbons all isomers (and some C5-, C6-) are gaseous
- most C5- to C20-hydrocarbons are liquid or gas, rarely solid
- from C17- there are also solid isomers known
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∙ 7y agoDifferent hydrocarbons have different boiling points (and melting points) depending on their molecular size: smaller molecules boil at lower temperatures, larger molecules boil at higher temperatures. This fact is used to refine petroleum by fractional distillation.
Methane has very small molecules and is a gas. Gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene have medium size molecules and are liquids. Asphalt has large molecules and is solid.
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∙ 8y agoThis depends on the length of the chain and the molar mass.
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∙ 7y agoHydrocarbons with low molecular mass are gases; from propane further they are liquids.
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∙ 7y agoThis depends on the length of the chain of hydrocarbons and the molecular mass.
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What is the rank of solids liquids and gases in order of particle speed from the highest speed to the lowest speed?
I think it would be Gas Liquid Solid
Are liquids easy to compress?
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What is the difference between gases solids and liquids in terms of volume?
Gases have the greatest volume. Liquids are denser than gases. Most solids are slightly denser than liquids. One important exception is ice. Ice is solid water, but because of its crystal structure, ice is not as dense as liquid water.
What state of matter expands the most on heating?
Solids, liquids and gases expand when heated, liquids and gases expand much more that solids. Gases can be compressed
Why do gases diffuse more easily than liquids?
The molecules that make up gases are spread farther apart than the molecules that make up liquids, and gas molecules are moving more rapidly. Individual gas molecules have less of an attraction between them than the the molecules making up liquids. That combined with their more rapid movement causes them to be able to diffuse more easily than liquids. Both being fluids, gases are more thinly distrbuted than liquids, which allows them to be diffused more easily. Think of fluids as a large party of people, all holding hands, and you could think of gases as a large party of people equipped with jetpacks. You turn on a very powerful fan. The party of jetpacks will be more easily affected since they're not supported by a link to one another; the party of hand-holders might still be affected, but has a much stronger bond and will not disperse as easily.
What is the rank of solids liquids and gases in order of particle speed from the highest speed to the lowest speed?
I think it would be Gas Liquid Solid
Why do you think it is easier to find solids then liquids and gases?
I think because mostly it is solids that are all around you, and what you notice the most. So you don't really pay attension to liquids or gases unless your handling them.
Why do you think some hydrocarbons are gases and others are liquid?
Different hydrocarbons have different boiling points (and melting points) depending on their molecular size: smaller molecules boil at lower temperatures, larger molecules boil at higher temperatures. This fact is used to refine petroleum by fractional distillation. Methane has very small molecules and is a gas. Gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene have medium size molecules and are liquids. Asphalt has large molecules and is solid.
Why do some liquids evaporate faster than others?
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What are some liquids that are not water?
I think the only liquids that do not contain water, besides the liquified form of various metals and nonmetals or gases or compounds such as Hydrogen Peroxide, are the elements Bromine (BR) and Mercury (HG).
Are liquids easy to compress?
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What is the difference between gases solids and liquids in terms of volume?
Gases have the greatest volume. Liquids are denser than gases. Most solids are slightly denser than liquids. One important exception is ice. Ice is solid water, but because of its crystal structure, ice is not as dense as liquid water.
What state of matter expands the most on heating?
Solids, liquids and gases expand when heated, liquids and gases expand much more that solids. Gases can be compressed
What has a higher density liquids or gases?
If you think of density in terms of particles this becomes easier to remember. In which would the particles be closer together? A liquid, so the liquid is denser.
Why do gases diffuse more easily than liquids?
The molecules that make up gases are spread farther apart than the molecules that make up liquids, and gas molecules are moving more rapidly. Individual gas molecules have less of an attraction between them than the the molecules making up liquids. That combined with their more rapid movement causes them to be able to diffuse more easily than liquids. Both being fluids, gases are more thinly distrbuted than liquids, which allows them to be diffused more easily. Think of fluids as a large party of people, all holding hands, and you could think of gases as a large party of people equipped with jetpacks. You turn on a very powerful fan. The party of jetpacks will be more easily affected since they're not supported by a link to one another; the party of hand-holders might still be affected, but has a much stronger bond and will not disperse as easily.
What is A mixture of hydrocarbons occurring with petroleum deposits?
You can think of petroleum deposits AS a mixture of hydrocarbons. One such mixture which we process and purify is gasoline!
Why do you think cracking is called a thermal decomposition reaction?
heat is used to decompose long chain hydrocarbons into shorter chain hydrocarbons.
