Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Fuels

Fuels — practice question

Petroleum (crude oil) is an important source for many chemicals.
(a)[3]

Outline how petroleum (crude oil) is separated into fractions such as petrol, diesel and bitumen.

(b)[1]

State one large-scale use of bitumen.

(c(i))[1]

Long chain hydrocarbons can be cracked to produce hydrogen. A long chain hydrocarbon has the molecular formula C$_{12}$H$_{26}$. Explain how this formula shows that this hydrocarbon is an alkane.

(c(ii))[1]

Construct an equation that shows the cracking of C$_{12}$H$_{26}$ to form hydrogen and at least one alkene.

(d)[2]

Hydrogen and petrol are each used as fuels. State and explain one advantage of choosing hydrogen instead of petrol as a fuel.

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