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Carbon and hydrogen are the two main elements that make up crude oil.

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How do you know crude oil is a mixture not a compound?

Crude oil is a mixture because it is composed of different hydrocarbons, each with its own unique properties and structures. Compounds are made up of specific elements in fixed ratios and their properties are consistent, while the composition of crude oil can vary widely.


How is crude oil transported?

Crude oil is transported primarily by two methods: pipelines and tankers.


Give two ways in which crude oil is transported?

TankersPipelines


What are the two other fossil fuels?

Coal and crude oil.


What is brent crude oil?

Brent crude oil is a type of sweet light crude oil that is extracted from the North Sea. It is a benchmark used to price two-thirds of the world's internationally traded crude oil supplies. Brent crude oil is known for its high quality and low sulfur content, making it desirable for refining into gasoline and diesel fuel.


Does the gravity of crude oil affect the weight of the oil?

You probably mean the "specific gravity" of crude oil. The answer is yes. For example: crude oil with a specific gravity of less than 1.0 and is therefore lighter than water and will float on its surface. "Extra heavy crude oil" has a specific gravity greater than 1.0 and sinks to the bottom of water.


Where does crude oil originate from?

Although it is recognized that the original source of carbon and hydrogen was in the materials that made up the primordial Earth, it is generally accepted that these two elements have had to pass through an organic phase to be combined into the varied complex molecules recognized as crude oil.


What are the two main sources of alkanes?

Petroleum. For details about the chemistry you might wish to consult the benzene page on wikipedia.


What are two kinds of fossil fuels?

natural gas and crude oil


What two impurities in crude oil must be removed?

water and dust


What are 2 products distilled from crude oil?

Two products distilled from crude oil are gasoline and diesel fuel. These products are commonly used as fuels for vehicles and machinery.


How much does forty two gallons of crude oil weigh?

About 294 pounds.