Fossil Fuels and Hydrocarbons Quiz

Which process does not involve oxidation?

• A burning a fossil fuel

• B conversion of iron from the blast furnace into steel

• C distillation of crude oil

• D rusting of iron

Which statement about petroleum is not correct?

• A It can be separated into useful substances by fractional distillation.

• B It consists mainly of hydrocarbons.

• C It is found underground in many parts of the world.

• D Its main use is for making lubricants and polishes.

Which fraction is used as fuel in jet engines?

• A bitumen

• B gasoline

• C kerosene

• D naphtha

Which method is used to obtain petrol from petroleum?

• A crystallisation

• B diffusion

• C filtration

• D fractional distillation

Diesel, petrol and bitumen are all

• A fuels

• B hydrocarbons.

• C lubricants.

• D waxes.

Name another two fossil fuels.

Explain what is meant by the term fossil fuel.

What is meant by the term fuel?

Name a solid fuel which is not a fossil fuel.

What is the main compound in natural gas?