Question 16:
A odourant is added to Hong Kong Town Gas so as to
A. increase the density of Town Gas.
B. warn consumers against leakage of Town Gas.
C. ensure Town Gas give the correct amount of energy on combustion.
D. make Town Gas undergo complete combustion.
Question 17:
Leakage of town gas is dangerous because
(1) carbon monoxide in town gas is highly poisonous and causes death on
inhalation.
(2) town gas can explode if ignited.
(3) town gas has a bad smell.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. All of them
Question 18:
When crude oil is fractionally distilled, the first fractions obtained, compared to
later fractions,
(1) have lower boiling points.
(2) are more volatile.
(3) are more viscous.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (1) and (3) only
E. (2) and (3) only
Question 21:
Which of the following hydrocarbons would most probably be present in petrol?
A. C2H6
B. C4H8
C. C4H10
D. C6H14
Question 22:
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consists mainly of
A. butane
B. carbon monoxide
C. hydrogen
D. methane