Cracking

Real World Example

Imagine trying to fit a large piece of furniture through a small doorway. Just like you might need to disassemble the furniture into smaller parts to get it through the door, in the process of cracking, large hydrocarbon molecules are broken down into smaller, more manageable pieces. The large furniture represents the big hydrocarbon molecules, the small doorway symbolizes the limited space for transporting these molecules, and the act of disassembling is akin to the breaking down of hydrocarbons into smaller fragments, making them easier to handle and use.