C9 - Crude Oil

Independent Learning

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:

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

C9 Knowledge Organiser - HSL

Task 1b: listen to the podcast to get an overview of this topic:

Learn

Task 2: Hydrocarbons

Task 2a: Read through the slides:

Lesson 1 - Hydrocarbons - Default

Task 2b: Make notes that:

  • Define a hydrocarbon

  • Define a fuel

  • Describe the composition of crude oil

  • List the properties of alkanes

  • Give the names of the first five alkanes

Task 2c: Answer and mark the exam questions

Task 3: Fractional distillation

Task 3a: read through the slides and watch the video:

Lesson 2 - Fractional Distillation - Default

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 4a: Watch the video and read through the slides:

Lesson 3 - Burning Fuels - Default

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 5a: Read through the slides and watch the video:

Lesson 4 - Cracking - Default

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:

Task 7: Check

Task 7: Complete the quiz for your set:

Extend

Try out you new knowledge of these exam questions:

Social and political impacts:

Link to geography: