chemistry - fuels
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Fuel
A combustable substance that has stored chemical energy which releases as heat energy once burned.
Fossil fuel
A fuel that cannot be replenished at the same rate at which it is consumed.
Biofuel
A type of fuel that is derived from plants materials
sustainable
A resource produced at a rate without compromising future generations.
Renewable
A resource that can be by natural processes within a relatively period of time.
Carbon neutral
A fuel that does not result in a net production of carbon dioxide from sourcing or consumption.
Petrodiesel
Is sourced from crude oil which is separated through fractional distillation.
Biodiesel
Formed from a reaction between an oil/fat and a small alcohol called transesterification.
Esterification reactions are also called
condensation reactions.
Name the chemical process that is used create bioethanol from glucose.
Fermentation
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