Ask a New Question

Methane, butane, propane and octane are all simple hydrocarbons. Why are these hydrocarbons used differently?

I believe they are used differently because of their carbon chains. They are commonly used for different fuels since large amounts of energy are released. The longer the chain, the more bonds are broken, the more energy released. Am I close? Any help is much appreciated.

Ask a New Question or answer this question.

Similar Questions

Hydrocarbons are important fuel that we burn for many different reasons.a. what is a hydrocarbon? b. rank these hydrocarbons by
1. 1 answer
Gasoline is a mixture of hydrocarbons of various chain lengths, ranging from 5-carbon chains to 10-carbon chains. One of the
1. 2 answers
Place these hydrocarbons in order of decreasing boiling point:paraffin : methane: octane: isooctane: ( also known as 2,2,4
1. 3 answers
Naming HydrocarbonsPetroleum or crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons, which are molecules that contain only carbon and
1. 1 answer

more similar questions