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Which is more flamable petrol vs kerosene?

Petrol is more flammable than kerosene because petrol has a lower flash point and autoignition temperature. This means petrol is more likely to ignite at lower temperatures compared to kerosene.


Why kerosene you can mix with petrol and diesel?

If we dissolve kerosene in petrol running vehicle the petrol filtrer in the car will be damaged and also the pump.


Does kerosene release more soot than petrol?

It produces less soot. Kerosene is refined one more time then petrol and so this makes it more pure. Its like comparing olive oil and extra virgin olive oil.


What is more viscous kerosene or heavy fuel oil?

Heavy fuel oil is typically more viscous than kerosene. Heavy fuel oil is thicker and more dense, making it harder to flow compared to kerosene.


Which fraction of petroleum is in very high demand?

Fule (oil disile ) 250-350


Why is petrol regarded as a better fuel than kerosene?

In petrol, the combustion of hydrocarbons present is complete and they burn with blue flame. However, in kerosene, the combustion is not complete. It burns with smoky flame accompanied by the release of unburnt carbon atoms. Therefore, petrol is regarded as a better fuel than kerosene.


How can separate petrol from kerosene?

fractional distillation


Can you use kerosene in petrol engine?

No! Yes! Low performance spark ignition engines in boats and tractors commonly use kerosene as a fuel. Some need to be started on petrol then switched to kerosene.


What is the correct increasing order of evaporation of petrol alcohol kerosene water?

The correct increasing order of evaporation is: water, alcohol, kerosene, petrol. Water evaporates the fastest due to its low boiling point, followed by alcohol, kerosene, and then petrol, which has the highest boiling point.


Is kerosene is denser than water?

Kerosene is less dense than water.


How do you separate kerosene and petrol?

Fractional distillation is used to separate the components of petroleum. Petrol (gasoline) evaporates at a lower temperature than kerosene evaporates at.


What is the difference in chemical composition of petrol compared to kerosene?

Petrol, is different from Kerosene because the hydrocarbons that you find in Petrol will generally have less hyrdogen and carbon atoms than Kerosene would have. E.g. the hydrocarbons that make up Petrol may have in between 4 to 12 carbon and 10 to 26 hydrogen atoms, whereas Kerosene would have between 6 to 16 carbon and 14 to 34 hydrogen atoms.