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The characteristics of some components of petroleum are given. Match them appropriately.

1- Fuel in diesel engines

Diesel is used as a fuel in diesel engines. Diesel is one of the components we get from fractional distillation of petroleum.


2- Motor fuel


Petrol is used as a motor fuel. It is used in cars, motorbikes etc. Diesel is one of the components we get from fractional distillation of petroleum.


3- to light lamps


Kerosene is used as a fuel for domestic purposes. When electricity is unavailable, kerosene is used as a fuel to light lamps. Kerosene is also one of the components we get from fractional distillation of petroleum.


4- Lubricant


Grease (lubricating oil) is used as a lubricant in machines. It reduces the friction between the two layers. It increases the working flow of machines. Grease is also one of the components we get from fractional distillation of petroleum.



Fractional distillation of petroleum and uses of components formed


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