Gasoline (petrol)

2 marks · Normal

Refinery gases are produced during the fractional distillation of crude oil. State two typical uses of refinery gases.

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Also accept: Used as LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) for domestic heating; Used as LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) for cooking

Common mistakes: Stating uses of other fractions such as gasoline/car fuel; Giving 'fuel' without a specific application

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Marking points

B1 · 1 mark · States one correct use of refinery gases (e.g. domestic heating OR cooking)

B2 · 1 mark · States a second correct use of refinery gases (not repetition/very similar to first)

Worked solution

Refinery gases are commonly used: 1. As liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for domestic heating. 2. As liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking.