#1
What is the chemical formula for propane?
C3H8
ExplanationMolecular formula of propane.
#2
Which of the following is a common use of propane?
Fuel for cars
ExplanationCommon application of propane.
#3
What state of matter is propane at room temperature?
Gas
ExplanationState of propane at room temperature.
#4
Which property of propane makes it suitable for use as a fuel?
High calorific value
ExplanationCharacteristic that makes propane suitable for fuel.
#5
Which odorant is commonly added to propane to make it detectable by smell?
Ethyl mercaptan
ExplanationCommon odorant added to propane.
#6
What is the primary source of propane production?
Natural gas processing
ExplanationMain source of propane production.
#7
Which property of propane makes it suitable for use in areas without a natural gas supply?
High energy density
ExplanationCharacteristic enabling use in areas lacking natural gas.
#8
In the propane industry, what is the common term for the large storage containers used to store propane in a liquid state?
Propane tanks
ExplanationCommon term for large propane storage containers.
#9
What is the primary source of odorant added to propane for leak detection?
Ethyl mercaptan
ExplanationMain source of odorant used in propane for leak detection.
#10
In the propane combustion reaction, what are the products formed?
Carbon dioxide and water
ExplanationProducts of propane combustion.
#11
Which property of propane allows it to be stored as a liquid in pressurized containers?
Low boiling point
ExplanationCharacteristic enabling liquid storage of propane.
#12
In the industrial sector, what is a common application of propane?
Plastic production
ExplanationIndustrial use of propane.
#13
What is the environmental impact of burning propane compared to other fossil fuels?
Lower carbon footprint
ExplanationEnvironmental impact of propane combustion.
#14
What is the autoignition temperature of propane?
720°C
ExplanationTemperature at which propane ignites without external flame.
#15
Which combustion property of propane makes it a clean-burning fuel compared to some other hydrocarbons?
Low flame temperature
ExplanationProperty contributing to clean combustion of propane.
#16
What is the primary disadvantage of using propane as a fuel in extremely cold temperatures?
Difficulty in vaporization
ExplanationMain drawback of using propane in very cold conditions.