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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4.8 fractional distillation

Practise fractional-distillation questions by labelling apparatus, naming the process and explaining condensation at different heights.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry 4CH1

Exam points

  • Name fractional distillation as the method used to separate crude oil into fractions.
  • Describe crude oil being heated or vaporised before entering the bottom of the column.
  • Explain vapours condensing at different heights because the column is hotter at the bottom.

4.8 Fractional distillation of crude oil question 1

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Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons.

Name the process used to separate crude oil into fractions.

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