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Intermolecular forces are forces between separate molecules that hold the substance together. There are three main types; dipole-dipole interactions, hydrogen bonding and London dispersion forces, which a...

C₄H₁₀ + 6.5O₂ -> 4CO₂ + 5H₂O
If there is not enough oxygen, incomplete combustion will occur, so CO (carbon monoxide) will be formed, carbon ...

Fractional Distillation is a method used in industry to separate different sized hydrocarbons (long chains that consist of hydrogen and carbon). This is useful as it mean...

The electrostatic forces of attraction between the shared pair of bonded electrons and the positively charged nuclei hold the atoms together.

Heat the oil up until it is a vapour Pass into fractionating column Negative temperature gradientHydrocarbons of different lengths have different boiling points They condense at different heights and are ...