BAL BHARATI PUBLIC SCHOOL, PITAMPURA, DELHI-110034
CLASS - 8 Term II (2013-2014)
Coal & Petroleum
Chemistry Assignment
A. Answer the following in one word or very briefly.
1. Name two fossil fuels.
2. Which government organization is associated with petroleum?
3. What is CNG?
4. Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum?
5. What is the source of a natural gas?
B. Answer the following in brief.
1. State two important uses of coal?
2. What is a fossil fuel?
3. What is carbonization process?
4. How is petroleum formed in nature?
5. Why must we look for alternative sources of energy?
C. Answer the following in appropriate detail.
1. Describe in brief the formation of coal in the earth.
2. Where is natural gas found? Why is it called a clean fuel? Give two reasons.
3. State two important uses of CNG.
4. What is refining of petroleum ? What is the principle behind it ? Name any four
components obtained and their uses.
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