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Alkane |
Saturated hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH2n+2 |
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Alkene |
Unsaturated hydrocarbon which contains a C=C double bond, it's general formula is CnH2n |
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Cracking |
The reaction used in the oil industry to break down large hydrocarbons into smaller, more useful ones |
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Displayed formula |
Drawing a molecule showing all atoms and bonds |
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Distillation |
Separation of a liquid from a mixture by evaporation followed by condensation |
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Double bond |
A covalent bond made by the sharing of two pairs of electrons |
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Flammable |
Easily ignited and capable of burning quickly |
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Fraction |
Hydrocarbons with similar boiling points separated from crude oil |
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Fractional distillation |
A way to separate liquids from a mixture of liquids by boiling off the substances at different temperatures, then condensing and collecting the liquids |
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General formula |
A formula that represents the common structure of all compounds in a single class of chemicals |
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Hydrocarbon |
A compound containing only hydrogen and carbon |
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Mixture |
When some elements or compounds are mixed together and intermingle but do not react together, not a pure substance |
