Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Unit
Organic Chemistry
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Question 261
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →State two different typical uses of refinery gases, other than as domestic heating fuel.
Question 262
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one typical use of kerosene.
Question 263
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 264
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 265
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why kerosene is suitable as a fuel for jet aircraft.
Question 266
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 267
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Give one typical use for kerosene in the home.
Question 268
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 269
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 270
2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State two typical uses of kerosene.