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Which fossil fuels are chief sources of hydrocarbons?
What is the process used to separate various hydrocarbons present in petroleum?
What is the primary component of natural gas?
Which of the following elements are present in all three fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is not a component of natural gas?
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Which of the following fossil fuels has the highest mineral content?
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Study Notes
Fossil Fuels and Hydrocarbons
- The chief sources of hydrocarbons are petroleum, natural gas, and coal
- Petroleum is separated into various hydrocarbons through a process called fractional distillation
- The primary component of natural gas is methane
Composition of Fossil Fuels
- Carbon and hydrogen are present in all three fossil fuels: petroleum, natural gas, and coal
- Oxygen is not a component of natural gas
- Coal has the highest mineral content among the three fossil fuels
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Test your knowledge of hydrocarbons and petroleum with this quiz! Learn about the properties and uses of these organic compounds and the process of fractional distillation used to isolate hydrocarbons from petroleum. Keywords: hydrocarbons, petroleum, organic compounds, fractional distillation.
