English National Curriculum - Science Science

1. Explore crude oil and alkanes

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Describe how crude oil is formed

Describe what's meant by a hydrocarbon and an alkane

Be able to use the structural formula for alkanes

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crude

Something which is in a raw state and has not been processed yet.

oil

Liquid which is typically used in fuel that is obtained from petroleum.

hydrocarbons

Chemicals which are a compound of carbon and hydrogen.

alkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons such as propane, ethane and methane.

biomass

The amount of weight organisms have in a specified volume or area.

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