GCSE Chemistry Crude Oil and Hydrocarbons Bundle: 5-Lesson Unit

This GCSE chemistry resource bundle provides a comprehensive overview of crude oil, hydrocarbons, and their significance in everyday life. Designed to align with GCSE chemistry curricula, it features five engaging lessons that cover the composition, properties, and uses of hydrocarbons, along with key industrial processes. This bundle is perfect for teaching or revising these vital topics.

The bundle includes:

• Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons, and Alkanes: Introduces the formation of crude oil, the structure and properties of hydrocarbons, and the classification of alkanes as saturated hydrocarbons.
• Fractional Distillation, Fractions, and Uses of Fractions: Explains the fractional distillation process, how it separates crude oil into useful fractions, and the applications of these fractions in everyday life.
• Properties of Hydrocarbons: Examines the physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons, including boiling points, viscosity, and flammability, with links to their molecular structure.
• Combustion of Hydrocarbons: Covers complete and incomplete combustion, the products formed, and the environmental implications of burning hydrocarbons.
• Cracking Hydrocarbons: Explores the process of cracking, how it breaks down long-chain hydrocarbons into more useful smaller ones, and the importance of alkenes in the chemical industry.

How to use:
Each lesson includes starter activities, detailed explanations, diagrams, and exam-style questions to ensure students fully understand key concepts. Teachers can use this bundle for structured lessons or revision sessions. It provides a clear and engaging approach to learning about hydrocarbons, preparing students for exams while connecting classroom theory to real-world applications.

Lesson 1 - Crude Oil, Hydrocarbons and Alkanes
Lesson 2 - Fractional Distillation, Fractions and Uses of Fractions
Lesson 3 - Properties of Hydrocarbons
Lesson 4 - Combustion of Hydrocarbons
Lesson 5 - Cracking Hydrocarbons