Kerosene

2 marks · Normal

State two uses of kerosene.

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Any two of: fuel for jet aircraft, domestic heating oil, fuel for small heaters, paraffin for lamps

Also accept: Aviation fuel, heating oil, paraffin for small heaters/lamps

Common mistakes: Giving only one use; Incorrect uses e.g. plastics, balloon gas

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Marking points

B1 · 1 mark · One correct use of kerosene (e.g., fuel for jet aircraft, heating oil, paraffin for lamps or small heaters)

B2 · 1 mark · Another correct use of kerosene, different from the first

Worked solution

Any two of: (1) Fuel for jet aircraft; (2) Domestic heating oil; (3) Used as paraffin for lamps or small heaters.