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Chapter 5 Science
Lesson 1 Fossil Fuels
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fuel | A substance that provides energy as the result of a chemical change |
| Fossil Fuel | Coal, oil, or natural gas that forms over millions of years from the remains of ancient organisms |
| Hydrocarbon | An organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms |
| Petroleum | Liquid fossil fuel; oil |
| Refinery | A factory in which crude oil is heated and separated into fuels and other products |
| Petrochemical | A compound made from oil |