Hydrocarbon Combustion and Catalytic Converters Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a product of incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons?

  • Carbon dioxide (CO₂) (correct)
  • Oxides of nitrogen (NO and NO₂)
  • Carbon monoxide (CO)
  • Unburnt hydrocarbons
  • Catalytic converters typically use platinum and rhodium as catalysts to convert harmful pollutants into harmless gases.

    True

    What is the primary reason for the formation of oxides of nitrogen (NO and NO₂) during the combustion of hydrocarbons?

    High temperatures

    The honeycomb shape of a catalytic converter increases the ______ for gas reactions.

    <p>surface area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following pollutants with their associated chemical formulas.

    <p>Carbon dioxide = CO₂ Carbon monoxide = CO Nitrogen monoxide = NO Nitrogen dioxide = NO₂</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these fractions from crude oil is used as a fuel for cars?

    <p>Petrol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The higher the hydrogen to carbon ratio in a hydrocarbon, the less energy is released during combustion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary process used to separate crude oil into its various fractions?

    <p>Fractional distillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The chemical reaction between hydrocarbons and oxygen is known as ______.

    <p>combustion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hydrocarbons with their primary use as a fuel:

    <p>Methane = Heating and cooking Propane = Vehicle fuel Butane = Lighter fluid and torches Kerosene = Jet fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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