Describe how the specific physical properties of hydrocarbons—namely boiling point, viscosity, and flammability—are heavily dependent on the size of the individual molecules.
Evaluate how these specific molecular properties directly influence how different hydrocarbons are utilized as practical fuels.
Recall and describe the exact trends in boiling point, viscosity, and flammability as hydrocarbon molecular size progressively increases.
Understand that the chemical combustion of hydrocarbon fuels forcefully releases energy.
Explain that during the combustion process, the carbon and hydrogen within the fuels are entirely oxidized.
Identify the specific products of the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon as carbon dioxide and water.
Write accurate, balanced chemical equations detailing the complete combustion of specific hydrocarbons when provided with a chemical formula.
