Natural gas is a mixture that includes butane, ethane, methane, and propane. Differences in boiling points can be used to separate the components of natural gas. The boiling points at standard pressure for these components are listed in the table below.
69. Identify a process used to separate the components of natural gas. [1]
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fractional distillation or distillation |
70. List the four components of natural gas in order of increasing strength of intermolecular forces. [1]
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weakest IMFs Methane <ethane <propane <butane strongest IMFs |