Chapter 20, Problem 97AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given blank must be filled with appropriate term.

Kerosene may be converted to gasoline by______, which means that larger, heavier kerosene components are broken down by heat into smaller, lighter gasoline fragments.

Concept Introduction:

Longer hydrocarbons are converted to smaller hydrocarbons by thermal energy which breaks the bonds and convert the larger molecule to comparatively smaller compound.