kerosene
Kerosene is a middle-distillate petroleum product. This topic is part of Energy within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
kerosene trivia questions
Kerosene is a liquid fuel refined from what?
Answer: Petroleum
Bonus fact: Kerosene is a middle-distillate petroleum product.
Kerosene has historically been used in lamps and what modern transportation fuel?
Answer: Jet fuel
Bonus fact: Many jet fuels are kerosene-based.
Compared with gasoline, kerosene is generally what?
Answer: Less volatile
Bonus fact: Kerosene evaporates less readily than gasoline.
Traditional kerosene lanterns burn what fuel?
Answer: Kerosene
Bonus fact: Kerosene lanterns use a wick to draw liquid fuel to the flame.
What physical process draws kerosene upward through a lantern wick?
Answer: Capillary action
Bonus fact: Capillary action moves liquid through the tiny spaces between wick fibers.