Gasoline (petrol)
2 marks · HardRefinery gases are separated out from crude oil in oil refineries. State one typical use of refinery gases for industry and one for the home.
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Industry: Used as a fuel for heating in industrial processes OR in chemical plants. Home: Used as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for domestic heating OR cooking.
Also accept: Industry: Used as a feedstock to make chemicals.; Home: Used as bottled gas for gas stoves.; Home: Used for water heating.
Common mistakes: Giving gasoline as an answer.; Stating 'fuel' without specifying application.
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · States a typical industrial use of refinery gases (e.g. industrial heating or as a chemical feedstock).
B2 · 1 mark · States a typical home use of refinery gases (e.g. domestic heating or cooking as LPG).
Worked solution
Typical industrial use: Used as a fuel for heating in industry (e.g., in furnaces or kilns).
Typical home use: Used as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for heating or cooking.