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9.1.2 Fractional distillation of crude oil and its fractions
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How fractional distillation works

How fractional distillation works

Fractionating column showing the temperature gradient and positions of crude oil fractions

Crude oil is heated until most of it becomes vapour. The vapour enters a tall fractionating column that is hot at the bottom and cooler at the top.

9.1.2 Fractional distillation of crude oil and its fractions Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /9.1.2 Fractional distillation of crude oil and its fractions

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 9.1.2 Fractional distillation of crude oil and its fractions. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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