Crude Oil and Fractional Distillation Quiz

What is crude oil primarily composed of?

• Nitrogen and carbon

• Helium and carbon

• Hydrogen and carbon

• Oxygen and carbon

What is the most common type of hydrocarbons found in crude oil?

• Alkanes

• Alkynes

• Aromatics

• Alkenes

What process is used to separate the different compounds in crude oil?

• Fractional distillation

• Cracking

• Chemical reaction

• Combustion

What is the main reason why fossil fuels like crude oil are considered non-renewable?

• They are difficult to extract

• They take millions of years to form

• They are expensive to use

• They are harmful to the environment

Which hydrocarbons have the highest boiling points in fractional distillation?

What is the main use of bitumen, a product of fractional distillation?

• Heating oil

• Fuel for cars

• Road surfacing

• Lubricating oil

Which of the following is a product of fractional distillation used in jet engines?

• Kerosene

• Petrol

• LPG

• Diesel

What is the term used for the raw materials obtained from crude oil for making solvents, lubricants, and detergents?

• Feedstock

• Byproduct

• Residue

• Waste