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Why is a hydrocarbon with 5 to 15 carbon molecules is usually a liquid?
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A hydrocarbon only has carbons and hydrogens, all single bonded. The way it is packed makes it hard to stay together at room temperature, so it is a liquid. However, lower temperatures should make it easier for molecules to stay together as it decreases its kinetic energy.
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Why alcohol exist in a liquid state while smaller hydrocarbon tend to be gases?
Precisely because of the size of the molecules. Larger molecules have a greater tendency to stick together, because there are more places where they can interact, and thus, a greater total force.
Does cyclohexane and hexane form a solution?
Propane, being a GAS but an aliphatic hydrocarbon is soluble in cyclohexane, which is a liquid and a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon. .
Kind of molecule that contains carbon?
Methane, propane, ethene, ethyne, ethane, propyne, propene, octane, pentane pentyne are molecules that contain carbon. Diamond, fullerenes, graphite, and nanotubes are substances that are pure carbon.
What is a xylite?
A xylite is a liquid hydrocarbon which can be found in crude wood spirits.
What is liquid petroleum hydrocarbon?
Liquefied Petroleum Gas or LPG is a mixture of liquid propane and butane under pressure.
What elements make up candle wax?
Regardless of whether the origin of the candle wax is petroleum, animal, or vegetable, the National Candle Association notes that all candle waxes share several common characteristics: Hydrocarbon makeup, a combination of hydrogen and carbon Solid at room temperature and liquid when heated, known as thermoplasticity Low chemical reaction Water repellant Low toxicity
A liquid mixture of complex hydrocarbon compounds is called?
A liquid mixture of complex hydrocarbon compounds is called petroleum. I think this is the best Answer I can put it as right now.
Why alcohol exist in a liquid state while smaller hydrocarbon tend to be gases?
Precisely because of the size of the molecules. Larger molecules have a greater tendency to stick together, because there are more places where they can interact, and thus, a greater total force.
Specific gravity of liquid hydrocarbon is compared to what?
water
Is carbon a liquid or solid?
Carbon is usually solid by itself under the allotropic form: diamond, soot and charcoal.
Organic compounds have?
All organic compounds contain the element carbon.
Is carbon dioxide in liquid phase considered an electrolyte?
No, liquid carbon dioxide is not an electrolyte. For a substance to conduct electricity, free moving electric charges must be present. Carbon dioxide is made of neutral CO2 molecules, thus there are no electric charges to conduct the electricity.
What is RVP condensate?
There isn't RVP condensate. Condensate is the hydrocarbon liquid that comes out of the ground at gas wells. RVP is a measure of the amount of "light ends" in the liquid. RVP is roughly a measure of how light or heavy oil is, or how long the carbon chains are.
Does cyclohexane and hexane form a solution?
Propane, being a GAS but an aliphatic hydrocarbon is soluble in cyclohexane, which is a liquid and a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon. .
What are titans pools of dark liquid made of?
hydrocarbon acid
Kind of molecule that contains carbon?
Methane, propane, ethene, ethyne, ethane, propyne, propene, octane, pentane pentyne are molecules that contain carbon. Diamond, fullerenes, graphite, and nanotubes are substances that are pure carbon.
What happens to a fluid when it heats?
When the liquid molecules are heated, they move faster so the liquid boils and some molecules becomes gas molecules. When the liquid molecules are heated, they move faster so the liquid boils and some molecules becomes gas molecules.
