Question

Name the different constituents of petroleum and their uses. [5 MARKS]

Answer 1

Constituents and Uses : 1 Mark each

1.Petroleum Gas in Liquid form (LPG) - Fuel for home and industry

2. Petrol - Motor fuel, aviation fuel, solvent for dry cleaning

3. Kerosene - Fuel for stoves, lamps and for jet aircrafts

4. Diesel - Fuel for heavy motor vehicles, electric generators

5. Lubricating oil – Lubrication

6. Paraffin wax - Ointments, candles, vaseline etc.

7. Bitumen - Paints, road surfacing.