Lesson: Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil Chemistry • 10th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the use of fractional distillation in separating crude oil and identify the properties and uses of key fractions.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

define fractional distillation in the context of crude oil,
describe crude oil and its general properties,
explain how fractional distillation separates the different components of crude oil,
describe and compare properties of crude oil fractions in order to explain their various uses.

Lesson Video

Lesson Playlist

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Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

In which of the following are crude oil fractions arranged in order of increasing viscosity?

Q2:

Which of the following is the molecular formula of a hydrocarbon likely to be found in LPG?

Q3:

Which of the following is the molecular formula of a hydrocarbon likely to be found in gasoline?