Propane and its Applications Quiz

Explore propane's chemical formula, applications, state, storage, combustion, safety, and environmental impact in this petroleum chemistry quiz.

#1

What is the chemical formula for propane?

C2H6
CH4
C3H8
C4H10
#2

Which of the following is a common use of propane?

Coolant in refrigerators
Fuel for cars
Main component in natural gas
None of the above
#3

What state of matter is propane at room temperature?

Solid
Liquid
Gas
Plasma
#4

Which property of propane makes it suitable for use as a fuel?

Low boiling point
High density
High solubility
High calorific value
#5

Which odorant is commonly added to propane to make it detectable by smell?

Ethyl mercaptan
Methane sulfonic acid
Propylamine
Butyl acetate
#6

What is the primary source of propane production?

Petroleum refining
Natural gas processing
Coal gasification
Biological fermentation
#7

Which property of propane makes it suitable for use in areas without a natural gas supply?

High flammability
Low calorific value
Ease of liquefaction
High energy density
#8

In the propane industry, what is the common term for the large storage containers used to store propane in a liquid state?

Propane barrels
Propane casks
Propane tanks
Propane vessels
#9

What is the primary source of odorant added to propane for leak detection?

Ammonium hydroxide
Sulfur hexafluoride
Ethyl mercaptan
Acetone
#10

In the propane combustion reaction, what are the products formed?

Carbon dioxide and water
Carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide
Methane and nitrogen oxides
Oxygen and nitrogen
#11

Which property of propane allows it to be stored as a liquid in pressurized containers?

Low boiling point
High density
High viscosity
High melting point
#12

In the industrial sector, what is a common application of propane?

Medical sterilization
Plastic production
Paper manufacturing
Textile dyeing
#13

What is the environmental impact of burning propane compared to other fossil fuels?

Higher greenhouse gas emissions
Lower carbon footprint
No impact on the environment
Increased air pollution
#14

What is the autoignition temperature of propane?

450°C
580°C
720°C
650°C
#15

Which combustion property of propane makes it a clean-burning fuel compared to some other hydrocarbons?

Low flame temperature
High flame luminosity
Low combustion efficiency
High production of soot
#16

What is the primary disadvantage of using propane as a fuel in extremely cold temperatures?

Reduced energy density
Difficulty in vaporization
Increased flammability
Higher greenhouse gas emissions

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