Diesel

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Diesel is a fraction of Crude Oil which has a Carbon chain length of around 14-20 Carbon atoms.

About Diesel

Diesel is a hydrocarbon because it is a molecule made of only Hydrogen and Carbon atoms.

Diesel is used as fuel for cars, trucks and trains.

References

AQA

Diesel, pages 226, 230-3, 236-7, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA