Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4.10 crude oil fraction trends
Practise fraction-trend questions by comparing chain length, intermolecular forces, boiling point, colour and viscosity.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Chemistry 4CH1
Practise fraction-trend questions by comparing chain length, intermolecular forces, boiling point, colour and viscosity.
Crude oil is an important source of organic compounds.
The diagram shows crude oil being separated into different fractions.

Describe the differences between fraction B and fraction E.
In your answer, refer to
- size of the molecules
- boiling point
- colour
- viscosity
A description which refers to the following four points:
- B contains larger / longer molecules
- B has a higher boiling point
- B has a darker colour
- B is more viscous / has greater viscosity
Accept:
- reverse arguments for E
- E is more volatile
- comparison giving specific colours, e.g. B is orange and E is pale yellow
- E is more runny
Ignore:
- melting point
Marking guidance:
- Maximum 2 marks if no reference is made to fractions B or E.