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Petroleum & Fractional Distillation

FractionRefinery gas
Boiling range-160–20°C
Carbon atomsC1–C4
UseCooking gas (LPG), fuel
  • Set the column height to the very top (0) — confirm it collects Refinery gas
  • Set the column height to the very bottom (5) — confirm it collects Bitumen
  • Find the tray that collects Petrol — the fraction used as fuel for cars
  • Find the tray that collects Kerosene — used as aircraft fuel
  • Compare the top (0) and bottom (5) — confirm the boiling point rises as you go down the column