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Petroleum and natural gas form from organic matter, such as plankton and algae, that is buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years in Earth's crust. The decomposition of this organic matter under high temperatures and pressures creates hydrocarbons, which eventually accumulate in reservoirs underground.
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Is LPG a fossil fuel?
No, LPG is a natural gas recovered from oil wells
What is the difference between the organic material from which coal forms and the organic material from which petroleum and natural gas mainly form?
Petroleum and natural gas come from the coal itself in the continuation of the fossil fuels process. So to answer your question, there is none. P.S. Once all the coal has been made (both black and brown coal), algae and the remainder of the plants compress it to make crude oil, and that crude can be extracted into different fuels. This is where gas can escape.
Difference between natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas?
They are both Hydrocarbons Natural gas is mainly Methane, one atom of carbon surrounded by Hydrogen, CH3. Liquified Petroleum gas has longer chains of carbon, usually 3/4 Carbons (propane/butane, C3H8/C4H10)
What are the three natural sources of hydrocarbons?
The three natural sources of hydrocarbons are petroleum reservoirs beneath the Earth's surface, natural gas deposits, and organic matter found in sedimentary rocks that undergo heat and pressure to form hydrocarbons.
Briefly describe how petroleum and natural gas form?
Petroleum and natural gas form from the decayed remains of ancient marine organisms that settled at the bottom of oceans and were buried under layers of sediment. Over time, heat and pressure transform these organic materials into hydrocarbons, which make up petroleum and natural gas.
What is the full form of LPG and CNG?
LPG: Liquefied Petroleum Gas CNG: Compressed Natural Gas
Where does most of energy in US comes from?
Fossil fuels, which provide virtually all the energy for transportation (mainly petroleum with some natural gas) and the majority of energy for electricity (mainly coal, natural gas and a small amount of petroleum).
Where does most of US energy come from?
Fossil fuels, which provide virtually all the energy for transportation (mainly petroleum with some natural gas) and the majority of energy for electricity (mainly coal, natural gas and a small amount of petroleum).
How do petroleum and natural gas form from microscopic sea organisims?
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How do petroleum and natural gas form from microscopic sea organisms?
Petroleum and natural gas form from the remains of microscopic sea organisms that have settled on the ocean floor over millions of years. The intense pressure and heat from the Earth's crust gradually transform these organic materials into hydrocarbons, which make up petroleum and natural gas. The process of decomposition and transformation is known as thermal maturation.
What resources in Saudi Arabia functions mainly under the command economic system?
petroleum and natural gas.
What do petroleum and natural gas form from?
They started out as the remains of marine animals and plants.
Does natural gas form in the same types of regions as petroleum?
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Petroleum fraction that has the lowest boiling point?
petroleum gas. this gas is used for cooking.
Is LPG a fossil fuel?
No, LPG is a natural gas recovered from oil wells
From what do petroleum and natural gas mostly form?
Petroleum and natural gas mostly form from the remains of marine organisms like plankton and algae that accumulate on the ocean floor over millions of years. As these organic materials are buried and subjected to high pressure and temperature, they undergo chemical changes to become petroleum and natural gas.
Why are coal petroleum and natural gas considered nonrenewablere sources if they where produced from plant and animal remains?
Coal, petroleum and natural gas took millions of years to form. Which is why they are classed as non-renewable resources.
