Fuels — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

14 Which fact about crude oil shows that it is a mixture? A Crude oil can be burned as a fuel. B Crude oil can be separated into fractions by distillation. C Crude oil is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years. D Crude oil is a thick, black liquid.

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Answer: B

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19 Which element, present in fossil fuels, is responsible for causing ‘acid rain’? A carbon B hydrogen C oxygen D sulphur

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Answer: D

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25 Which fuel burns to form only one product? A coal B hydrogen C methane D petrol

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Answer: B

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27 Some man-made plastics are made from small molecules which join together by covalent bonds. What is the main source of these small molecules and what is the structure of the plastics? source of small molecules structure H A coal H C H H H H H H B coal … C C C C … H H H H H C oil H C H H H H H H D oil … C C C C … H H H H

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Answer: D

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26 The diagrams show models of two molecules found in crude oil. key = atom of X = atom of Y Which element could X be? A carbon B hydrogen C nitrogen D oxygen

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Answer: A

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17 Two products, X and Y, are formed in the complete combustion of methane. What are X and Y? A carbon and hydrogen B carbon and water C carbon dioxide and hydrogen D carbon dioxide and water

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Answer: D

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27 Ethanol, hydrogen and methane are used as fuels. Which line in the table is correct? ethanol hydrogen methane A solid gas gas B solid liquid liquid C liquid gas gas D liquid liquid liquid

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Answer: C

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25 Crude oil (petroleum) is a source of hydrocarbon fuels. Other fuels are coal and wood. Are coal, wood and crude oil described as ‘fossil fuels’? coal wood crude oil A yes yes no B yes no yes C no yes yes D yes yes yes

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2008

26 Why is water often used to extinguish fires? A The boiling point of water is 100 °C B Water is a compound containing oxygen and hydrogen. C Water removes heat from the fire. D Water reacts with most fuels.

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Answer: C

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24 When a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen is ignited, an explosive reaction occurs and water is formed. Which terms describe this reaction? combustion redox 00 DW > «x O* & x \ x

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Answer: A

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26 Which energy sources burn fossil fuels? 1 a coal-fired power station 2 a nuclear power station 3 an oil-fired power station A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2008

27 Some plastics have long chain molecules that are made from molecules called X. The molecules of X are most commonly obtained from Y. What are X and Y? X Y A monomers coal B monomers oil C polymers coal D polymers oil

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Answer: B

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25 Which equation shows the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon? A C2H4 + 2O2 → 2CO + 2H2O B C2H4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 2H2O C C2H6O + 2O2 → 2CO + 3H2O D C2H6O + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O

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Answer: B

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27 Which property of the compounds in crude oil is used to separate the oil into useful fractions? A boiling point B density C melting point D solubility

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Answer: A

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26 A hydrocarbon is burned in excess oxygen. The combustion products are passed through the apparatus shown. combustion suction products ice limewater X What collects at X and what happens to the limewater? collects at X limewater turns A soot cloudy B soot red C water cloudy D water red

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Answer: C

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27 Coal, hydrogen, methane and gasoline (petrol) are commonly used as fuels. How many of these fuels are solids, liquids or gases? solids liquids gases A 0 2 2 B 1 1 2 C 1 2 1 D 2 2 0

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Answer: B

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24 A hydrocarbon is burned in excess oxygen. The combustion products are passed through the apparatus shown. combustion suction products ice limewater X What collects at X and what happens to the limewater? collects at X limewater turns A soot cloudy B soot red C water cloudy D water red

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Answer: C

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26 Coal, hydrogen, methane and gasoline (petrol) are commonly used as fuels. How many of these fuels are solids, liquids or gases? solids liquids gases A 0 2 2 B 1 1 2 C 1 2 1 D 2 2 0

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Answer: B

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24 A hydrocarbon is burned in excess oxygen. The combustion products are passed through the apparatus shown. combustion suction products ice limewater X What collects at X and what happens to the limewater? collects at X limewater turns A soot cloudy B soot red C water cloudy D water red

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2010

26 Coal, hydrogen, methane and gasoline (petrol) are commonly used as fuels. How many of these fuels are solids, liquids or gases? solids liquids gases A 0 2 2 B 1 1 2 C 1 2 1 D 2 2 0

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Answer: B

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27 Crude oil (petroleum) is heated, using the apparatus shown. Four fractions, with different boiling point ranges, are collected. thermometer crude oil heat water fraction Which term best describes crude oil? A a compound B an element C a mixture D a plastic

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2010

24 Two products, X and Y, are formed in the complete combustion of methane. What are X and Y? A carbon and hydrogen B carbon and water C carbon dioxide and hydrogen D carbon dioxide and water

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Answer: D

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25 Two products, X and Y, are formed in the complete combustion of methane. What are X and Y? A carbon and hydrogen B carbon and water C carbon dioxide and hydrogen D carbon dioxide and water

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2010

27 Crude oil (petroleum) is heated, using the apparatus shown. Four fractions, with different boiling point ranges, are collected. thermometer crude oil heat water fraction Which term best describes crude oil? A a compound B an element C a mixture D a plastic

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2010

26 Kerosene is a hydrocarbon fuel obtained from crude oil. Which statement is correct? A Kerosene burns to form carbon dioxide and water. B Kerosene contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. C Kerosene is used as a fuel for cars. D The combustion of kerosene is an endothermic reaction.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2011

27 Kerosene is a hydrocarbon fuel obtained from crude oil. Which statement is correct? A Kerosene burns to form carbon dioxide and water. B Kerosene contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. C Kerosene is used as a fuel for cars. D The combustion of kerosene is an endothermic reaction.

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Answer: A

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26 Which property of the compounds in petroleum is used to separate it into useful fractions? A boiling point B density C melting point D solubility

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27 Which equation shows the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon? A C2H4 + 2O2 → 2CO + 2H2O B C2H4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 2H2O C C2H6O + 2O2 → 2CO + 3H2O D C2H6O + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O

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This question in 0653/11 May/June 2012

26 Which property of the compounds in petroleum is used to separate it into useful fractions? A boiling point B density C melting point D solubility

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2012

27 Which equation shows the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon? A C2H4 + 2O2 → 2CO + 2H2O B C2H4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 2H2O C C2H6O + 2O2 → 2CO + 3H2O D C2H6O + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2012

26 Which property of the compounds in petroleum is used to separate it into useful fractions? A boiling point B density C melting point D solubility

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2012

27 Which equation shows the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon? A C2H4 + 2O2 → 2CO + 2H2O B C2H4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 2H2O C C2H6O + 2O2 → 2CO + 3H2O D C2H6O + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2012

15 Which reaction involves combustion? A calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B methane + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water C sodium carbonate + hydrochloric acid → sodium chloride + water + carbon dioxide D sodium hydroxide + hydrochloric acid → sodium chloride + water

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2013

15 Which reaction involves combustion? A calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B methane + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water C sodium carbonate + hydrochloric acid → sodium chloride + water + carbon dioxide D sodium hydroxide + hydrochloric acid → sodium chloride + water

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Answer: B

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18 The formula of the hydrocarbon octane is C8H18. What are the products of complete combustion of octane? A carbon and hydrogen B carbon and water C carbon dioxide and water D carbon monoxide and water

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Answer: C

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19 The formula of the hydrocarbon octane is C8H18. What are the products of complete combustion of octane? A carbon and hydrogen B carbon and water C carbon dioxide and water D carbon monoxide and water

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Answer: C

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25 Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel obtained from crude oil. Which statement is correct? A Gasoline burns to form carbon dioxide and water. B Gasoline contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. C Gasoline is used as a fuel for diesel engines. D The combustion of gasoline is an endothermic reaction.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2014

25 Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel obtained from crude oil. Which statement is correct? A Gasoline burns to form carbon dioxide and water. B Gasoline contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. C Gasoline is used as a fuel for diesel engines. D The combustion of gasoline is an endothermic reaction.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2014

23 Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel obtained from crude oil. Which statement is correct? A Gasoline burns to form carbon dioxide and water. B Gasoline contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. C Gasoline is used as a fuel for diesel engines. D The combustion of gasoline is an endothermic reaction.

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Answer: A

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27 Which compound is the main constituent of natural gas? A butane B ethane C methane D propane

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2015

13 When fossil fuels are burnt, what is released? ener carbon oxygen gy dioxide yg A J J J B J Wi x c J x J D x Wi J

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Answer: B

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27 Which gas is the main constituent of natural gas? A carbon dioxide B methane C nitrogen D oxygen

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Answer: B

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30 Energy is stored in petrol and in a box of matches. In which form is the energy stored in each? petrol a box of matches A chemical chemical B chemical thermal C kinetic chemical D kinetic thermal

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Answer: A

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27 Petroleum is a mixture of hydrocarbons. Which method is used to separate these hydrocarbons? A crystallisation B distillation C filtration D fractional distillation

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2015

27 Methane, ethane and propane are all alkanes. Their formulae are shown below. methane, CH4 ethane, C2H6 propane, C3H8 Which statement is not correct? A All three of these compounds are hydrocarbons. B All three of these compounds burn. C Methane is the main constituent of natural gas. D Propane burns completely to form carbon dioxide and hydrogen.

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Answer: D

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27 Gas oil is a fraction formed when petroleum is fractionally distilled. What is a use of gas oil? A bottled gas B cooking C diesel engine fuel D heating

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

26 Which reaction involves combustion? A calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B methane + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water C sodium carbonate + hydrochloric acid → sodium chloride + water + carbon dioxide D sodium hydroxide + hydrochloric acid → sodium chloride + water

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2016

26 Which reaction involves combustion? A calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B methane + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water C sodium carbonate + hydrochloric acid → sodium chloride + water + carbon dioxide D sodium hydroxide + hydrochloric acid → sodium chloride + water

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Answer: B

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27 Which fuel is not obtained from petroleum? A coal B gasoline C diesel D refinery gas

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Answer: A

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27 What is formed during the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon? A carbon dioxide and water B carbon dioxide only C carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide D carbon monoxide only

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Answer: A

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27 What is the main constituent of natural gas? A ethane B methane C nitrogen D oxygen

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Answer: B

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27 A hydrocarbon fuel is burned completely. hydrocarbon fuel + oxygen → X + Y What are X and Y? X Y A CO H2 B CO H2O C CO2 H2 D CO2 H2O

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Answer: D

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27 Which property of the compounds in petroleum is used to separate it into useful fractions? A boiling point B density C melting point D solubility

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2017

27 Which property of the compounds in petroleum is used to separate it into useful fractions? A boiling point B density C melting point D solubility

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Answer: A

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27 Which power stations burn fossil fuels? 1 a coal-fired power station 2 a nuclear power station 3 an oil-fired power station A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2017

27 Which power stations burn fossil fuels? 1 a coal-fired power station 2 a nuclear power station 3 an oil-fired power station A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: C

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27 What gas is the main constituent of natural gas? A carbon dioxide B methane C nitrogen D oxygen

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Answer: B

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27 What are the products of the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon? A carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and water B carbon dioxide and water only C carbon dioxide only D carbon monoxide and water only

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2018

27 What are the products of the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon? A carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and water B carbon dioxide and water only C carbon dioxide only D carbon monoxide and water only

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Answer: B

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26 Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel obtained from petroleum. Which statement is correct? A Gasoline burns to form carbon dioxide and water. B Gasoline contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. C Gasoline is used as a fuel in diesel engines. D The combustion of gasoline is an endothermic reaction.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2018

27 Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel obtained from petroleum. Which statement is correct? A Gasoline burns to form carbon dioxide and water. B Gasoline contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. C Gasoline is used as a fuel in diesel engines. D The combustion of gasoline is an endothermic reaction.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

27 Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel obtained from petroleum. Which statement is correct? A Gasoline burns to form carbon dioxide and water. B Gasoline contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. C Gasoline is used as a fuel in diesel engines. D The combustion of gasoline is an endothermic reaction.

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Answer: A

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26 Which of hydrogen, petroleum and wood are fossil fuels? hydrogen petroleum wood A J J J B v x x Cc x Jv x D x x J

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2019

26 Which statement shows that petroleum is a mixture? A Petroleum can be burned as a fuel. B Petroleum can be separated into fractions by distillation. C Petroleum is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years. D Petroleum is a thick, black liquid.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2019

26 Which statement shows that petroleum is a mixture? A Petroleum can be burned as a fuel. B Petroleum can be separated into fractions by distillation. C Petroleum is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years. D Petroleum is a thick, black liquid.

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Answer: B

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27 What are the products of the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon? A carbon and hydrogen B carbon dioxide and hydrogen C carbon dioxide and water D carbon monoxide and water

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Answer: C

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27 Which two substances are formed during the complete combustion of hydrocarbons? H O C O H C H H O H H H H 1 2 3 4 A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2019

27 Which two substances are formed during the complete combustion of hydrocarbons? H O C O H C H H O H H H H 1 2 3 4 A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2019

27 What is formed during the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon? A carbon dioxide and water B carbon dioxide and hydrogen C carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide D carbon monoxide and water

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Answer: A

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15 Which processes are involved in the separation of petroleum into useful fractions? A condensation and crystallisation B condensation only C evaporation and condensation D evaporation only

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2020

27 Which reaction involves combustion? A calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide B methane + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water C sodium carbonate + hydrochloric acid → sodium chloride + water + carbon dioxide D sodium hydroxide + hydrochloric acid → sodium chloride + water

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Answer: B

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17 Which equation for the complete combustion of propane, C3H8, is correct? A C3H8 + 2O2  3C + 4H2O B 2C3H8 + 3O2  6CO + 8H2 C C3H8 + 5O2  3CO2 + 4H2O D C3H8 + 3O2  3CO2 + 4H2

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Answer: C

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26 Decane is a hydrocarbon. Which greenhouse gas is made during the complete combustion of decane? A carbon dioxide B carbon monoxide C hydrogen D methane

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Answer: A

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26 Which petroleum fraction is used to make road surfaces? A bitumen B diesel oil C gasoline D naphtha

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Answer: A

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26 Which row identifies the petroleum fractions used as a fuel for cooking, as chemical feedstock and for making road surfaces? fuel for cooking chemical feedstock road surfaces A diesel oil naphtha gasoline B gasoline refinery gas bitumen C refinery gas diesel oil naphtha D refinery gas naphtha bitumen

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2022

26 Which statements about the fractions obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum are correct? 1 Gas oil is used as a fuel in petrol engines. 2 Naphtha is used for road surfaces. 3 Refinery gas is used as bottled gas for heating. 4 The fractions are mixtures of hydrocarbons. A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2022

26 Which statements about the fractions obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum are correct? 1 Gas oil is used as a fuel in petrol engines. 2 Naphtha is used for road surfaces. 3 Refinery gas is used as bottled gas for heating. 4 The fractions are mixtures of hydrocarbons. A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2022

27 What is produced when propane, a hydrocarbon, undergoes complete combustion? A carbon dioxide and water B carbon dioxide only C carbon monoxide and water D carbon monoxide only

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2023

26 Petroleum is separated into fractions by fractional distillation. Which fraction has the highest boiling point? A B C hot petroleum D

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Answer: D

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26 Which fraction obtained from petroleum by fractional distillation is used for making chemicals? A bitumen B gasoline C naphtha D refinery gas

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Answer: C

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27 Butane is a hydrocarbon. What are the products of the complete combustion of butane? A carbon and hydrogen B carbon dioxide and hydrogen C carbon dioxide and water D carbon dioxide only

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Answer: C

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26 Petroleum is separated into fractions by fractional distillation. Which row shows the correct use for the named fraction? fraction use A bitumen making road surfaces B gasoline fuel for diesel engines C naphtha fuel for cars D refinery gas making other chemicals

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2024

24 Which equation shows the complete combustion of an alkane? A methane + oxygen  water + carbon dioxide B methane + oxygen  water + carbon monoxide C ethene + oxygen  water + carbon dioxide D ethene + oxygen  water + carbon monoxide

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Answer: A

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24 What is the main constituent of natural gas? A ethane B nitrogen C methane D oxygen

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Answer: C

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25 Pentane is a hydrocarbon. The word equation for the complete combustion of pentane is shown. pentane + oxygen  carbon dioxide + substance W What is substance W? A carbon monoxide B ethane C hydrogen D water

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Answer: D

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24 Which gas forms during the complete combustion of methane? A carbon monoxide B carbon dioxide C hydrogen D oxygen

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Answer: B

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25 What is petroleum? A an alkene B a mixture of hydrocarbons C an ionic compound D the main constituent of natural gas

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2025

24 Which gas forms during the complete combustion of methane? A carbon monoxide B carbon dioxide C hydrogen D oxygen

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2025

25 What is petroleum? A an alkene B a mixture of hydrocarbons C an ionic compound D the main constituent of natural gas

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Answer: B

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