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Crude Oil

Topic 37: Crude Oil

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The Story of Black Gold

Introduction2

Fractional Distillation Column

Diagram3

Deep Dive: What's in Crude Oil?

Deep Dive4

Fractionating Column — Inline Diagram

Diagram5

Why Fractional Distillation Works

How It Works6

The Fractionating Column: Step by Step

Deep Dive7

Key Definitions

Definitions8

Key Facts: Crude Oil

Key Facts9

Common Misconceptions

Misconceptions10

Memory Aid: Size and Position

Memory Aid11

Exam Focus: Crude Oil

Exam Focus12

Exam Tips: Crude Oil

Exam Tips13

Topic Summary: Crude Oil & Fractional Distillation

Summary

Sample Questions

A hydrocarbon is a compound that contains only:

  • A. Hydrogen and carbon only
  • B. Hydrogen and oxygen only
  • C. Carbon and nitrogen only
  • D. Hydrogen, carbon and oxygen
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Explain how fractional distillation separates crude oil into different fractions.

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