characteristics of short chain hydrocarbons
less viscous
volatile
flammable
characteristics of long chain hydrocarbons
viscous
not volatile
high boiling point
not easily flammable
properties of hydrocarbons
strong chemical bonds
weak intermolecular forces
longer = stronger
how is crude oil formed
remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago and buried in mud
crude oil uses
modern transport
feedstock
petrochemical industry