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Why are hydrocarbons used for fuel in stovescars and airplanes?

Airplanes use a fuel called kerosene.


What are hydrocarbons used for fuel in stoves and air planes?

Hydrocarbons such as propane, butane, and jet fuel are commonly used as fuel for stoves and airplanes due to their high energy content and availability. They burn efficiently to provide heat for cooking or to power jet engines for flight.


Is diesel fuel a compound of hydrocarbons?

No . it is a mixture of hydrocarbons.


Why are hydrocarbons used for fuel in stoves cars and airplains?

Like many other organic compunds, hydrocarbons mix poorly with water. Also, all hydrocarbons are flammable. Being flammable means that they burn easily. When hydrocarbons burn, they realease a great deal of energy. For this reason, they are used as fuel for stoves, heaters, cars, buses, and airplanes.


What type of organic molecule is used as motor fuel and also in making many plastics?

The organic molecule used as motor fuel is hydrocarbons, specifically in the form of gasoline or diesel. In the production of plastics, hydrocarbons are used to create polymers such as polyethylene and polypropylene.


Why is petrol not made from straight-chain hydrocarbons?

Straight-chain hydrocarbons ignite very easily; in a vehicle, they would ignite before they reached the engine. Branched hydrocarbons are not as reactive so they are used for fuel such as petrol.


What substances does fuel usually contain?

Fuel commonly contains hydrocarbons such as gasoline, diesel, and natural gas. These hydrocarbons are derived from crude oil and are used as energy sources in engines to produce heat and power. Other additives may also be present in fuel to improve performance and reduce emissions.


What fuels could be used instead of fossil fuels?

Fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuel :BiodieselBioAlcoholBattery as fuel (electric fuel cells)HydrogenArtificially produced combustible hydrocarbons [methane, butane,etc]Compressed Air


Why petrol can not be used as a fuel in stove at home?

You need a special kind of stove that can handle liquid hydrocarbons.


What fossil fuel contains cyclic hydrocarbons?

Oil contains aromatics or cyclic hydrocarbons, such as benzene.


What are hydrocarbons used for?

fuel and to obtain other organic compounds such as methanol, ethanol, carbon black, chloroform, formaldehyde.


When does jet fuel turn into a solid?

Certain waxes (hydrocarbons) in jet fuel may start to crystallize out at about 40 below zero, depending on the particular fuel mixture being used.