Using fractions of crude oil Flashcards
1
Q
name 6 fractions of crude oil
A
- bitumen
- fuel oil
- diesel
- kerosene
- gasoline (petrol)
- refinery gases
2
Q
use of bitumen
A
used to surface roads and roofs
3
Q
use of fuel oil
A
used as a fuel for:
- large ships
- some power stations
4
Q
use of diesel
A
used as a fuel in:
* some cars
* larger vehicles e.g. trains
5
Q
use of kerosene
A
used as a fuel in aircraft
6
Q
use of gasoline (petrol)
A
used as a fuel in cars
7
Q
use of refinery gases
A
used in:
- domestic heating
- cooking
8
Q
what is crude oil?
A
a mixture of substances, most of which are hydrocarbons
9
Q
define the term hydrocarbon
A
hydrocarbons are molecules which are made of ONLY carbon and hydrogen
10
Q
by which process is crude oil separated into different compounds?
A
fractional distillation
