0653.C11.2.05 — Describe the separation of petroleum into useful fractions by fractional distillation: past paper questions
Real questions on 0653.c11.2.05 — describe the separation of petroleum into useful fractions by fractional distillation
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- 0653/33 · May/June 2024 · Q8b[1]
A diagram of the equipment used to separate petroleum is shown in Fig. 8.1. column petroleum Fig. 8.1 State the name of the separation process that uses this equipment.
See it on the paper → - 0653/42 · February/March 2024 · Q8a(i)[1]
Refinery gas and bitumen are two components separated from petroleum by process Z. State the name of process Z.
See it on the paper → - 0653/11 · October/November 2022 · Q26[1]
Which row identifies the petroleum fractions used as a fuel for cooking, as chemical feedstock and for making road surfaces?
See it on the paper → - 0653/12 · October/November 2022 · Q26[1]
Which statements about the fractions obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum are correct?
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · February/March 2022 · Q5c(ii)[1]
State the process used to separate hydrocarbons in petroleum.
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What examiners said
Most candidates recognised fractional distillation. Of the few incorrect answers, cracking or simple distillation were the most common suggestions.
— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0653/42 Q8(a)(i) (Cambridge)
Candidates chose the incorrect B more often than the correct answer, D. Candidates are expected to be able to name the uses of the fractions listed in the specification.
— Examiner report, October/November 2022, 0653/12 Q26 (Cambridge)
Fractional distillation was stated by the higher-scoring candidates, who gained credit. Common incorrect answers from other candidates stated filtration and cracking.
— Examiner report, February/March 2022, 0653/32 Q5(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
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