Crude Oil Quiz

Which process is used to separate crude oil into its components based on boiling points?

• Distillation

• Filtration

• Evaporation

• Condesation

What fraction of crude oil has the lowest boiling point?

(a)  

What fraction of crude oil is commonly used as fuel for aircraft?

(a)  

What fraction has the highest viscosity?

(a)  

Which of the following is a process used to break down large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller ones?

• Fractional Distillation

• Cracking

• Polymerization

• Hydrogenation

What is the primary cause of the formation of acid rain from the burning of crude oil products?

• Nitrogen oxides

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulfur dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

Which of the following is a renewable alternative to crude oil for producing energy?

• Nuclear energy

• Geothermal energy

• Natural gas

• Coal

What is the primary purpose of the fractional distillation of crude oil?

• To separate hydrocarbons based on their melting points

• To separate hydrocarbons based on their boiling points

• To remove impurities from crude oil

• To convert crude oil into natural gas

Which of the following is not a potential product of the cracking process?

• Gasoline

• Refinery Gas

• Oxygen Gas

• Alkene

What fraction of crude oil is used as a fuel for ships and large industrial machinery?

(a)