The term petroleum means ________

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The term petroleum means Rock oil.

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Chapter 15: Chemistry in Everyday Life - Exercises [Page 179]

Chapter 15 Chemistry in Everyday Life
Exercises | Q II. 3. | Page 179

Name the petroleum product used for surfacing of roads.

Kerosene is not a fossil fuel.

Although coal and petroleum are produced by the degradation of biomass, even then we need to conserve them. Why?

State any five steps to reduce the consumption of coal and petroleum products.

The poisonous gas which reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood to a large extent is :
(a) SO₂
(b) NO
(c) CO
(d) CO₂

Write an answer to the following question in your own words.

Make a list of the components we obtain from mineral oil.

Match the following.

Petroleum was formed from organisms

You are provided with a mixture of petroleum and water. Can you suggest a method to separate the two?

Excessive burning of fossil fuels is a major cause of ______.