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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

Exam points

  • Explain higher boiling points using longer molecules and stronger intermolecular forces.
  • Compare fractions by molecule size, boiling point, colour and viscosity from column evidence.

4.10 Trends in fraction properties question 1

[Maximum number: 4]

Crude oil is an important source of organic compounds.

The diagram shows crude oil being separated into different fractions.

Figure for Question 4.10 Trends in fraction properties question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry

Describe the differences between fraction B and fraction E.

In your answer, refer to
- size of the molecules
- boiling point
- colour
- viscosity

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