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Chemistry
Cracking (Section 6)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are longer or shorter chain hydrocarbons more useful? | Shorter |
| What kind of reaction is cracking? | Thermal decomposition |
| In catalytic cracking, what are the vaporised hydrocarbons passed over? | A powdered catalyst, such as silica or alumina |
| What temperature range is used in catalytic cracking? | 600 - 700 degrees |
| Along with a shorter hydrocarbon, what else is produced during catalytic cracking? | An alkene |