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Fractional Distillation Lesson
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
• Describe the trends in properties of hydrocarbons (6)
• Explain how fractional distillation works (7)
• Write balanced symbol equations for the complete combustion of hydrocarbons with a given formula (8)
Lesson Objectives:
• To understand the process of fractional distillation and the molecules involved
• Link boiling point, viscosity and flammability to chain length
Settler Activity – Solve the Anagram!
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What is fractional distillation – Fill in the gaps petrochemical
fractions
is the process by which fractions
Fractional distillation
is into different, more useful .
split
alkanes
The can be to produce crude oil
processed
and (feedstock) used in the molecules
industry. fuels
products
The majority of produced are hydrocarbon chains called .
What is crude oil? - Fill in the gaps hydrocarbons useful
drill finite chains
is a resource made of the remains of solvents extract
that were alive millions of ago. years Crude oil
polymers organisms
We for it and it from deep underground.
Many materials on which modern life depends are produced by crude oil, such
as , lubricants, , detergents.
Crude Oil is made of lots of of of different lengths.
Fractional Distillation separates these.
Complete the labels
on the diagram
Glue Here!
Complete these sentences:
The shorter the hydrocarbon chain the …………………………….………………………………………………….
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The longer the hydrocarbon chain the …………………………….…………………………………………………..
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Longest to shortest chain length observations:
Longest Shortest
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Chemical Formulas for Fractions (from Nano Simbox):
propane petrol kerosene diesel
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Chemical Formulas for Fractions – Complete the table
Molecule Carbons Formula
Methane C What is the rule for alkanes?
Ethane C2
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Propane C3
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Butane C4
Pentane C4
Chemical Formulas for combustion (from Nano Simbox):
propane oxygen carbon dioxide water
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Propane combustion word equation
+ + +( )
Propane combustion balanced chemical equation
+ +
Other alkane combustion balanced chemical equations
Methane (CH4)
Ethane (C2H6)
Butane (C4H10)
Write one thing you enjoyed about this lesson
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Write one thing you would change to improve this lesson
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