Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons, and Alkanes
An introduction to the composition of crude oil and the process of fractional distillation. Students will study the structure and properties of alkanes.
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An introduction to the composition of crude oil and the process of fractional distillation. Students will study the structure and properties of alkanes.
Key Questions
- How is crude oil separated into useful fractions?
- What is the general formula for an alkane?
- How do the properties of hydrocarbons change with chain length?
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