Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry

Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil Exam Questions

Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on Crude Oil, with mark schemes. Covers fractional distillation, fractions, combustion and cracking.

Crude Oil exam questions

These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 4: Organic Chemistry, including Crude Oil. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.

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About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil

This sub-topic covers crude oil.

What you need to know

  • Fractional distillation Separation by boiling point.
  • Fractions Uses and properties.
  • Cracking Making shorter alkanes and alkenes.

Common mistakes in Crude Oil

  • Saying fractions are pure compounds.
  • Forgetting incomplete combustion makes CO.

Try two Crude Oil exam-style questions

1. Explain why cracking is needed. (1 mark)

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Demand for shorter chain fuels is greater than supply.

2. State one danger of carbon monoxide. (1 mark)

Show the mark scheme answer

It is toxic as it binds to haemoglobin.

Crude Oil FAQs

What does this cover?

Crude oil, fractions and cracking.

Why do fractions separate?

They have different boiling points.