Alkanes and Fractional Distillation
Chemistry · Year 12 · Organic Chemistry Introduction · 3.º Período

Alkanes and Fractional Distillation

An exploration of alkanes as the main components of crude oil, including their fractional distillation, cracking, and combustion. Students will consider the environmental impact of fossil fuels.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 3.3.2.1 Fractional distillation of crude oilAQA 3.3.2.3 Combustion of alkanes

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An exploration of alkanes as the main components of crude oil, including their fractional distillation, cracking, and combustion. Students will consider the environmental impact of fossil fuels.

Key Questions

  1. How does fractional distillation separate the components of crude oil?
  2. Why is the cracking of long-chain alkanes economically important?
  3. What are the environmental consequences of internal combustion engines?

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