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a. What are petrochemicals. a chemical obtained from petroleum and natural gas b. Where do petrochemicals come from? Petrochemicals, also called petroleum distillates, are chemical products derived from petroleum. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or **natural gas **, or renewable sources such as corn or sugar cane. c. What is the fractional distillation separation of a liquid mixture into fractions differing in boiling point (and hence chemical composition) by means of distillation, typically using a fractionating column.

d. How do petrochemicals get into the environment? Petrochemicals are found in a wide array of household items, from plastic wrap and trash bags to plastic bottles. Because humans rely so heavily on petrochemicals, their production is high, affecting the environment via oil spills on land and sea and fossil fuel combustion emissions. e. What happens to the petrochemicals, plants, and animals? Petrochemicals are separated into two distinct groups olefins and aromatics The aromatics such as benzene are used in to make dyes, and detergents. The olefins propylene, and butadiene. Ethylene and propylene are important sources of f. Who uses petrochemicals? Petrochemicals are separated into two distinct groups olefins and aromatics The aromatics such as benzene are used in to make dyes, and detergents. The olefins propylene, and butadiene. Ethylene and propylene are important sources of g. List some different petrochemicals and name their uses.