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Which of the following is the primary source of ethylene production?

A) Cracking natural gas or petroleum liquids at high temperatures (correct)

C) Mixing chemicals together

B) Melting plastic

D) Extracting it from plants

What are petrochemicals derived from?

A) Petroleum or natural gas (correct)

D) Minerals

C) Animals

B) Plants

Which of the following is NOT a common use of ethylene?

C) Manufacturing of synthetic fibers

A) Production of plastics

B) Ripening of fruits

D) Fuel for vehicles (correct)

What is the main characteristic of ethylene?

A) It is a chemical compound Signup and view all the answers

How is ethylene produced industrially?

B) By cracking natural gas or petroleum liquids at high temperatures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common use of ethylene?

Production of detergents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary raw material used in the production of ethylene?

Natural gas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a petrochemical?

Textiles Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used plastic in the world?

Polyethylene Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the increased use of petrochemicals over the years?

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Study Notes

Ethylene Production

The primary source of ethylene production is steam cracking of petroleum hydrocarbons.

Petrochemicals

Petrochemicals are derived from petroleum.

Uses of Ethylene

A common use of ethylene is in the production of polyethylene, which is the most commonly used plastic in the world.
Ethylene is not typically used as a fuel.

Characteristics of Ethylene

The main characteristic of ethylene is that it is a hydrocarbon.

Industrial Production of Ethylene

Ethylene is produced industrially through the steam cracking of petroleum hydrocarbons.

Raw Materials for Ethylene Production

The primary raw material used in the production of ethylene is petroleum.

Non-Petrochemicals

Biodiesel is not a petrochemical.

Increased Use of Petrochemicals

The main reason for the increased use of petrochemicals over the years is the growing demand for plastics.

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Test your knowledge about ethylene, a chemical compound used in various industries, with this informative quiz. Learn about its production process and distinguish it from other substances. Find out the correct answers to enhance your understanding of this important compound.