Complete Topic 4ab: Crude Oil Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 9–1 Bundle 3 lessons

Bundle of 3 fully planned lessons and resources for Topic 4ab Crude Oil Edexcel IGCSE 9–1 Double/Separate Chemistry.

Checklist, key terms, definitions, tech guide, revision PowerPoint, coursebook questions and answers included. Perfect for new and experienced teachers, this resource provides an authentic, ready-to-teach unit requiring no additional preparation. All lessons are contained in one PowerPoint with a consistent, clear structure.

Lessons & Key Content:

1. Introduction to Organic Chemistry & Crude Oil – definition of organic compounds; molecular, empirical, structural and general formulae; hydrocarbons as compounds of hydrogen and carbon; formation of crude oil from ancient biomass under heat and pressure.

2. Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil – separation of hydrocarbons by boiling point; evaporation and condensation in the fractionating column; chain length vs boiling point trends; role of intermolecular forces.

3. Uses & Properties of Fractions – linking fraction names (e.g., gasoline, kerosene, diesel, fuel oil, bitumen) to their properties and real-world uses; summarising trends in viscosity, colour, volatility and flammability.

4. Revision Tasks – diagrams, retrieval questions and fraction-summary tables integrated throughout.

Each lesson includes starter slides with title, learning goals and tasks, along with key terms, bolded explanations, and content checked against the specification and examination papers. Core practicals or key demonstrations are included where relevant with step-by-step modelling, notes, diagrams and student tasks. The PowerPoint features click-in animations, embedded video links, model questions and answers, and coursebook tasks to support strong conceptual understanding. A technician guide and full lesson list appear on Slide 2 for easy planning.

Notes:
Slide 1 is repeated for TES display purposes.
Lesson starter slide background is black but PowerPoint colour schemes vary throughout.
Separate Chemistry content is clearly marked and distinguished from Double Award content.