Chapter 14 Energy: A Fuels Paradise James A. Noblet California State University San Bernardino, CA  2007 Prentice Hall Chemistry for Changing Times, 11 th edition John W. Hill and Doris K. Kolb

Reactions that release energy, like the burning of coal, are called _______. 1.Thermodynamic 2.Exothermic 3.Endothermic 4.Thermotropic 5.Ergonomic

Reactions that release energy, like the burning of coal, are called _______. 1.Thermodynamic 2.Exothermic 3.Endothermic 4.Thermotropic 5.Ergonomic

1.Freezing of water 2.Evaporation of water 3.Explosion of dynamite 4.Burning wood 5.Metabolism in animals Which of the following is an endothermic process?

1.Freezing of water 2.Evaporation of water 3.Explosion of dynamite 4.Burning wood 5.Metabolism in animals Which of the following is an endothermic process?

Natural gas consists mostly (60-85%) of this hydrocarbon: 1.Methane 2.Ethane 3.Propane 4.Butane 5.Octane ???

Natural gas consists mostly (60-85%) of this hydrocarbon: 1.Methane 2.Ethane 3.Propane 4.Butane 5.Octane

1.Decomposition 2.Fractionation 3.Cracking 4.Breaking 5.Fragmentation The process of breaking down large crude oil molecules into smaller ones more suited to various uses is called______.

1.Decomposition 2.Fractionation 3.Cracking 4.Breaking 5.Fragmentation The process of breaking down large crude oil molecules into smaller ones more suited to various uses is called______.

As of 2003, the majority of electric power generated in the United States was from which energy source? 1.Natural gas 2.Hydroelectric 3.Petroleum 4.Nuclear 5.Coal

As of 2003, the majority of electric power generated in the United States was from which energy source? 1.Natural gas 2.Hydroelectric 3.Petroleum 4.Nuclear 5.Coal