English National Curriculum Science

5. Explore the uses of hydrocarbons

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Describe how hydrocarbons can be used as fuels

Write balanced equations for the complete combustion of hydrocarbons

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flammable

Something which can set on fire easily.

boiling point

The temperature a liquid needs to reach in order to boil into vapour.

viscosity

Internal friction causing a sticky and thick semi-fluid consistency.

hydrocarbons

Chemicals which are a compound of carbon and hydrogen.

combustion

To burn something.

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