CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science C11.3 Fuels Exam Style Questions Paper 2
Question
Petroleum is separated into useful fractions by fractional distillation.
Which row shows the uses of the named fractions?
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: D
Question
A gasoline fraction from the fractional distillation of petroleum includes compounds with the
formulas C6H14 and C12H26.
Which statements about these compounds are correct?
1. C12H26 has a higher boiling point than C6H14 .
2. C12H26 has a lower relative molecular mass than C6H14 .
3. C6H14 and C12H26 are members of different homologous series.
4. C6H14 and C12H26 both undergo complete combustion to form carbon dioxide and water.
(A) 1 and 3 (B) 1 and 4 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 2 and 4
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: B
Question
Petroleum is separated into fractions by fractional distillation.
Information about uses of some fractions and positions in the fractionating column where they are collected is shown .
Which rows are correct?
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : D
Question
Naphtha is obtained by the fractional distillation of petroleum.
Which statements about naphtha are correct?
1 It burns to form carbon dioxide and water.
2 It is a mixture of hydrocarbons.
3 It is present in bottled gas.
4 The main component of naphtha is methane.
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : A