2006-08-19 14:41:18 · 3 answers · asked by phoenix85301 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
THe difference is the number of carbon atoms each has.
Propane has 2 carbon atoms (C2)
Butane has 3 (C3)
2006-08-19 14:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by mnm75932 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When crude oil is refined it's a complicated process. It is heated to around 600 degreesF in a tank. The lightest(propane) goes to the top of the tank. It is very flammable. A static spark is all it needs to ignite. In its liquid state it is -37 degrees F. Butane is next. On down the line is gas in varying degrees of octane. On down is kerosene,diesel, then heavier oils and grease. At the bottom is oil tar,the stuff in blacktop highways. At the bottom is paraffin wax where we get candles. LP just means Liquid Propane.
2006-08-19 14:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by sumrtanman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, propane has three carbons and butane has four. Ethane has two carbons.
2006-08-20 04:40:03 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋