What is Petroleum. Give the characteristics of petroleum. [3 MARKS]

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Petroleum : 1 Mark
Characteristics : 2 Marks

Petroleum, also called crude oil, is a thick and black liquid. It is a natural material mainly made of hydrocarbons.

It has an unpleasant odour. It is a mixture of various constituents such as petroleum gas, diesel, lubricating oil, paraffin wax, etc.

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