Introduction
This topic is about the fuels that power the modern world: hydrocarbons.
You will study the process for turning crude oil into useful fuels and products, the properties of these families of chemicals and some of the consequences of our dependance on them
Specification links:
Set 1: Chapter 4.7.1
Set 2&3: Chapter 5.7.1
Task 1: Know
Task 1a: Use look, cover, write check and quizlet to learn the answers to the core questions and the keywords for this topic
Learn
Task 2: Hydrocarbons
Task 2c: Answer and mark the exam questions
Task 3: Fractional distillation
Task 3b: Make notes that:
Compare the properties of short and long chain hydrocarbons
Draw a diagram of a fractionating column (slide 16)
Explain how a fractionating column works.
Task 3c: Answer and mark the exam questions
Task 3d: Complete the progress check:
Task 4: Burning Fuels
Task 4b: Make notes that:
Define combustion.
Give the word equation for complete combustion.
Give the word equation for incomplete combustion.
Compare complete and incomplete combustion.
Evaluate the social, economic and environmental impacts of combustion products. Use the summary video above to help you with this.
Task 4c: Answer and mark the exam questions.
Questions 3&4 are for set 1 only
Task 5: Cracking
Task 5b: Make notes that:
Define cracking
Describe conditions required for the reaction to happen.
Explain the need for cracking.
Give the general word equation for cracking.
Describe the properties of alkenes.
Name the first four alkenes and give their formulas
Draw the displayed formulas for the first 4 alkenes
Give the general formula for an alkene
Compare alkanes and alkenes.
Describe how to test for alkenes.
Task 5c: Complete and self mark the exam questions.
Question 5 is for set 1 only
Task 6: Summary
Task 6a: Watch the video
Task 6b: Complete the Seneca learning topics for your set
Task 6c: Make a mind map or single page revision summary for this topic. Add it to your revision folder. Use the specification to help you:
Set 1: Chapter 4.7.1
Set 2&3: Chapter 5.7.1
Task 7: Check
Extend
Social and political impacts:
Link to geography: