Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals

Chemistry ⇒ Industrial Chemistry

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Describe the importance of the petrochemical industry in modern society.

Describe the main steps involved in the refining of crude oil.

Describe the role of a catalyst in catalytic cracking.

Explain the difference between thermal cracking and catalytic cracking.

Explain the term 'petrochemical feedstock'.

Explain why fractional distillation is effective in separating the components of crude oil.

Explain why lighter fractions of crude oil are more valuable than heavier fractions.

Explain why sulfur must be removed from petroleum products before use.

Which fraction of petroleum is used as jet fuel? (1) Gasoline, (2) Kerosene, (3) Diesel, (4) Bitumen

Which of the following is a by-product of petroleum refining used in road construction? (1) Bitumen, (2) Paraffin wax, (3) Lubricating oil, (4) Gasoline

Which of the following is a feedstock for the production of ammonia in the fertilizer industry? (1) Methane, (2) Ethylene, (3) Propylene, (4) Benzene

Which of the following is a gaseous product obtained from petroleum refining? (1) Propane, (2) Diesel, (3) Kerosene, (4) Lubricating oil

Fill in the blank: The main component of natural gas is __________.

Fill in the blank: The main use of paraffin wax obtained from petroleum is in making __________.

Fill in the blank: The octane number of a fuel indicates its resistance to __________.

Fill in the blank: The process of breaking down large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller ones using heat and pressure is called __________.

Is LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) obtained directly from crude oil distillation?

State whether the following statement is true or false: Petrochemicals are only used for making plastics.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The petrochemical industry is a major contributor to global plastic waste.

True or False: Naphtha is a fraction obtained from petroleum distillation and is used as a feedstock in the petrochemical industry.