Question 23 (1 point)
Petroleum is the main source of the hydrocarbons that are used to produce all of the following materials, except one. Which material is the exception?
Question 23 options:
a) fuel
b) plastic
c) wood
d) synthetic fibre
e) polyurethane
c) wood
are you sure?
Apologies for the incorrect response. You are correct, wood is not derived from petroleum. Therefore, the correct answer is c) wood.
The material that is the exception and is not derived from petroleum is c) wood. Wood is a natural material derived from trees and does not contain hydrocarbons from petroleum.
To find the answer to this question, we need to understand what hydrocarbons are and how they are derived from petroleum. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting of only hydrogen and carbon atoms. They are the main components of petroleum and are used in the production of various materials.
Now let's analyze the options:
a) Fuel: Petroleum is indeed one of the primary sources of fuel, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. So, petroleum is used to produce fuel.
b) Plastic: Petroleum is also a major source of hydrocarbons used in the production of plastics. Many types of plastics, including polyethylene and polypropylene, are derived from petroleum.
c) Wood: Wood is not derived from hydrocarbons or petroleum. It is a natural organic material primarily obtained from trees.
d) Synthetic fiber: Synthetic fibers, such as nylon and polyester, are derived from hydrocarbons. These hydrocarbons are typically obtained from petroleum. So, petroleum is used to produce synthetic fibers.
e) Polyurethane: Polyurethane is a type of synthetic material derived from hydrocarbons, which can be obtained from petroleum. So, petroleum is used to produce polyurethane.
From the options given, the material that is an exception, i.e., not produced from hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, is wood (option c).