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Why is it important to keep liquids like petrol and methylated spirit in close containers?
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∙ 12y ago
because it will evaporates
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∙ 12y ago
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Does petrol freeze?
Yes - all liquids can with the exception of Liquid Helium.
Why petrol is flammable and water is not though both are liquids?
because water is not a fuel but it is a byproduct of burning of hydrogen. while petrol is itself is fuel.
What liquid evaporate?
Many liquids evaporate, one example is water
Why does petrol explode?
Flammable liquids give off vapors that will ignite under sufficient pressure, but generally speaking will not explode. Petrol vapor will flash at normal pressures in the correct air/fuel ratio. While not actually an explosion, it is a very fast burn and could create an explosion if contained.
How will you separte the mixture containing petrol and kerosene which are miscible with each other?
to separate the mixture of petrol and kerosene we can use the fractional distillation process for more information you can google it for its main principles and steps to be carried out
What two liquids are immiscible?
oil and petrol
Examples of liquids?
Petrol Water blood
What are some examples of liquid fuels?
Petrol (gas in USA), diesel, methylated spirits, liquid gas, are some examples.
What are 2 low viscosity liquids?
petrol and water
Does petrol freeze?
Yes - all liquids can with the exception of Liquid Helium.
Why petrol is flammable and water is not though both are liquids?
because water is not a fuel but it is a byproduct of burning of hydrogen. while petrol is itself is fuel.
How do you separate sea water from petrol?
Although both are liquids, they are miscible and do not mix. So, it is possible to remove it by using a separation funnel, leaving petrol on top.
What are 4 containers that hold more than 1L?
A bath A bucket A petrol tank in a car or bike A watering can.
What liquid evaporate?
Many liquids evaporate, one example is water
Why the petrol cannot be compressed?
Liquids in general have very little space between molecules. Gases have lots of space, and therefore can be easily compressed, but liquids don't.
What are hydrcarbons?
Chemicals made up of only hydrogen and carbon. All hydrocarbon are fuels. Petrol, methylated spirit (meths), natural gas and coal are all hydrocarbons (but they have impurities such as sulphur/sulfur).
What steps should be taken to conserve petrol?
You should full up a couple of containers full of petrol and then when you are running a bit low all you have to do is full it back up. There are some illegal ways to do this and that is called syphoning petrol from other cars and then it doesn't cost you a but.
