If a scientist analyzed the components of petroleum, he or she would find ________.
A) hydrocarbons only
B) oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur only
C) oxygen and hydrogen only
D) hydrocarbons and large amounts of silicon dioxide
E) primarily hydrocarbons with smaller amounts of sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen

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Petroleum is primarily composed of hydrocarbons, which are molecules made of hydrogen and carbon. However, there are also smaller amounts of sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen present in petroleum. Therefore, choice E is the best answer.

If a Scientist Analyzed the Components of Petroleum, He or She