fractions

• describe refinery gases

  • have around 3 carbons
  • used for domestic heating + cooking
• describe gasoline

  • around 8 carbons
  • used as a fuel in cars
• describe kerosene

  • around 15 carbons
  • used as a fuel in aircraft
• describe diesel

  • around 20 carbons
  • used as a fuel in some cars + larger vehicles e.g. trains
• describe fuel oil

  • around 40 carbons
  • used as a fuel for large ships + also some power stations
• describe bitumen

  • around 70+ carbons
  • used to surface roads + roofs