Crude oil and natural gas are mixtures of hydrocarbons-chemical molecules that contain only hydrogen and carbon. Crude oil is a liquid both underground and at normal surface conditions. ... The term "petroleum" collectively refers to crude oil, natural gas and solid hydrocarbon mixtures like tar and asphalt.

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