Crude Oil · CAPE Chemistry Unit 2

21 past-paper questions on Crude Oil, part of Industry and the Environment, from every CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 paper on Quelpr.

1. 9(a)(i)3 marks· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2Briefly describe the principles involved in fractional distillation.
2. 9(c)1 mark· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2Explain the importance of EITHER fractional distillation OR cracking.
3. 9(d)3 marks· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 2Suggest ONE adverse effect associated with the extraction of crude oil and comment on the environmental problems that result.
4. 8(a)(i)1 mark· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2007 · Paper 2State the name of the process used to separate crude oil into its various fractions.
5. 8(a)(ii)2 marks· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2007 · Paper 2Explain the physical basis on which the fractional separation of crude oil occurs.
6. 3(a)3 marks· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2Outline the THREE principles of the primary distillation of crude oil.
7. 3(d)3 marks· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2011 · Paper 2State THREE uses of the products of cracking in the manufacture of petrochemicals.
8. Q331 mark · multiple choice· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 1The correct order in terms of INCREASING boiling points is
9. Q321 mark · multiple choice· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2013 · Paper 1Which of the following is represented by \text{C}_1 - \text{C}_4 hydrocarbons?
10. Q321 mark · multiple choice· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2014 · Paper 1Item 32 refers to the following fractions of crude oil. I. Diesel II. Petrol III. Refinery gas IV. Kerosene The correct order in terms of increasing boiling point is
11. Q441 mark · multiple choice· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 1A sample of crude oil contains mainly \text{C}_8\text{H}_{18}. In which crude oil fraction would you expect to find this sample?
12. 1(a)(i)1 mark· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2Identify the process represented by the equation.
13. 1(a)(ii)1 mark· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2State the conditions at A.
14. Q311 mark · multiple choice· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2017 · Paper 1A sample of crude oil contains mainly \text{C}_8\text{H}_{18}. In which crude oil fraction would you expect to find this sample?
15. 6(a)(i)2 marks· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2017 · Paper 2Define the term 'cracking' as applied to petroleum chemistry.
16. 6(a)(ii)2 marks· CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 · 2017 · Paper 2Define the term 'reforming' as applied to petroleum chemistry.
17. 3(a)4 marks· Chemistry · Unit 2 Q3 3(a)Complete Table 2 by inserting the missing information in the blank spaces.
18. 3(a)(i)5 marks· Chemistry · Unit 2 Q3 3(a)(i)Outline the principles involved in EACH of the following processes. Fractional distillation. Cracking.
19. 3(a)(ii)2 marks· Chemistry · Unit 2 Q3 3(a)(ii)Octane, C8H18, can be cracked to form ethane and one other hydrocarbon. Write an equation to show this reaction.
20. 3(a)(iii)4 marks· Chemistry · Unit 2 Q3 3(a)(iii)Reforming is a technique used to produce cycloalkanes from straight chain alkanes. Using an equation, show how cyclomethylhexane can be formed by reforming.
21. 3(b)(iv)3 marks· Chemistry · Unit 2 Q3 3(b)(iv)Explain how ONE adverse effect of the petroleum industry can impact the environment.