Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
Kerosene
19 practice questions
Practice questions
1–8 of 8 · Easy
Question 1
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one typical use of kerosene.
Question 2
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Kerosene is a useful fraction produced from crude oil.
(a)[2 marks]State two different uses of kerosene.
(b)[1 mark]Give one reason why kerosene is chosen as a fuel for jet aircraft.
Question 3
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A kerosene lamp uses 0.4 litres of kerosene each day. Calculate:
(a)[1 mark]How many litres of kerosene are needed to run the lamp for 5 days?
(b)[1 mark]State one use of kerosene other than in lamps.
Question 4
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why kerosene is suitable as a fuel for jet aircraft.
Question 5
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The table shows different uses for some fuel types.
Fuel Typical Use Gasoline Car fuel Kerosene ______ Refinery gas Cooking (a)[1 mark]Fill in the blank with a typical use of kerosene.
(b)[1 mark]Name another common use of kerosene.
(c)[1 mark]Which fuel from the table is most suitable for heating a home? Give a reason.
Question 6
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Give one typical use for kerosene in the home.
Question 7
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Kerosene is an important fraction separated during the refining of crude oil.
(a)[1 mark]State one use of kerosene related to transport.
(b)[1 mark]Give one use of kerosene in industry or at home.
(c)[1 mark]Explain briefly why kerosene is suitable for jet engines.
Question 8
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A small heater uses 3.6 litres of kerosene every 6 days.
(a)[1 mark]Calculate the average amount of kerosene used per day by the heater.
(b)[1 mark]Name one typical use for kerosene in transport.