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CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 11.3.5 Separation of petroleum into useful

Practise naming fractional distillation and reading refinery diagrams that show petroleum separating into useful fractions.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • name fractional distillation as the process used to separate petroleum
  • interpret a fractionating-column diagram to locate evaporation or condensation

11.3.5—Separation of petroleum into useful question 1

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Petroleum can be separated into useful substances using the apparatus shown.

Figure for Question 11.3.5—Separation of petroleum into useful question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Chemistry

What happens at point Y on the diagram?

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