Kerosene
3 marks · EasyKerosene is an important fraction separated during the refining of crude oil.
State one use of kerosene related to transport.
Give one use of kerosene in industry or at home.
Explain briefly why kerosene is suitable for jet engines.
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(a) fuel for jet aircraft
(b) paraffin for lamps
(c) burns efficiently/has suitable boiling point/high energy content
Common mistakes: listing unrelated fuel types
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Marking points
B1 (a) · 1 mark · One use of kerosene related to transport (e.g., jet aircraft fuel)
B2 (b) · 1 mark · One valid home/industrial use (e.g., lamps, heating oil)
B3 (c) · 1 mark · Any valid brief explanation for jet fuel suitability (energy content, boiling point etc.)
Worked solution
(a) Fuel for jet aircraft
(b) Paraffin for lamps
(c) Kerosene burns efficiently and releases a lot of energy, which is needed for jet engines.