Which Factor Did Not Play a Major Role in the Formation

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which factor did not play a major role in the formation of fossil fuels from plant matter?

• A)high temperatures
• B)high pressures
• C)an absence of O₂
• D)an abundance of sunlight

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Definitions:

Intermolecular Forces

The forces which mediate interaction between molecules, including hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, and dispersion forces.

Physical Properties

These are characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its identity, such as density, color, melting point, and boiling point.

Condensation Point

The temperature at which a gas becomes a liquid; the cooling point where gaseous substances convert into their liquid state.

Alkanes

Hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon atoms, with the general formula CnH2n+2.