Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Chapter
Crude Oil
106 practice questions
Topics covered
Practice questions
31–40 of 44 · Normal
Question 31
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →(a)[1 mark]State the main use of gasoline (petrol).
(b)[2 marks]Describe how gasoline is used in this application.
(c)[1 mark]Give one reason why gasoline is suitable for this use.
Question 32
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Explain why gasoline (petrol) is a suitable fuel for use in motor vehicles.
Question 33
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State two typical uses of kerosene.
Question 34
1 mark · Normal
Answer and check →Which of the following is a typical use of kerosene?
- A.As a fuel for jet aircraft
- B.As a coolant in refrigerators
- C.As a raw material for making plastics
- D.As a gas for filling balloons
Question 35
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State two uses of kerosene.
Question 36
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Kerosene is a fraction obtained from the distillation of crude oil. It is widely used in homes and industries.
(a)[1 mark]State one use of kerosene in transport.
(b)[1 mark]Name one use of kerosene in domestic settings.
(c)[1 mark]Suggest one way kerosene is used in small heaters or lamps.
(d)[1 mark]Explain why kerosene is chosen as a fuel for jet aircraft.
Question 37
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →A domestic kerosene heater uses 2.5 litres of kerosene fuel per day. State one use of kerosene and calculate how many litres would be used in one week (7 days) if used at the same rate.
Question 38
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Kerosene is a useful fraction separated from crude oil.
State three different uses of kerosene. For each use, explain briefly why kerosene is suitable for this purpose.
Question 39
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The table below shows different fuel types and some of their typical uses. Study the table and answer the questions that follow.
Uses of Common Fuels Fuel Typical Use Refinery gas LPG for heating and cooking Gasoline (petrol) Fuel for cars Kerosene ? Diesel Fuel for lorries and some cars a) Complete the table by stating two uses of kerosene. (2 marks)
b) Suggest one reason why kerosene is used as a fuel for jet aircraft, rather than gasoline. (2 marks)
Question 40
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Kerosene is a fraction obtained from the distillation of crude oil.
(a)[1 mark]State one typical use of kerosene in transport.
(b)[1 mark]Give one typical use of kerosene in the home.
(c)[1 mark]Name one way kerosene is used for light or heating.
(d)[1 mark]Why is kerosene preferred over petrol for jet aircraft?