Distillation

Who first discovered Petroleum in 1847

• George Bissell

• James Young

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

What is the primary components of petroleum that makes it a hydrocarbon ?

• Oxygen

• Sulphur

• Hydrogen and Carbon

• Hydrogen , Oxygen and Carbon

Does the boiling point of a liquid vary with pressure ?

• Yes, it always varies

• No, it remains constant

• It depends on the type of liquid

• Only in certain conditions

During Petroleum distillation, which fraction typically has the lowest boiling point?

• Gasoline

• Diesel

• Kerosene

• Residue

What is the purpose of the fractional column in the distillation apparatus?

• To heat the substance

• To separate components with similar boiling points

• To cool the vapour

• To store the distillate

What is another name for Petroleum?

• Crude oil

• Natural gas

• Diesel fuel

• Ethanol

What is the main environmental concern associated with petroleum distillation and usage ?

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

• Noise pollution

• Thermal pollution

What is the primary factor that determines the order of fractions in fractional distillation?

• Colour

• Density

• Boiling Point

• Chemical composition

In simple distillation, what is the purpose of the condenser?

• To separate components

• To cool the vapor

• To heat the substance

• To store the distillate