Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Chapter
Crude Oil
106 practice questions
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81–90 of 106
Question 81
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 82
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Give one typical use for kerosene in the home.
Question 83
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 84
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.
Question 85
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State two typical uses of kerosene.
Question 86
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 87
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State two uses of kerosene.
Question 88
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 89
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 90
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.