Uses of Crude oil and petrochemicals 2
Theme: YOU AND ENERGY
Basic science J.S.S.2 Third Term
WEEK 9
Uses of Crude oil and petrochemicals 2
Performance Objectives
The student should be able to:
- State the uses of crude oil and petrochemicals
Content
Uses of crude oil
Plastic
This is probably the most widespread use of oil that I can think of. Plastic is used in just about everything that you can find in a store. If an item doesn’t contain plastic, then it is probably stored or packaged in the oil-based polymer!
Plastic is also used in the production of computer cases, shoes, car bumpers, kids toys, and thousands of other everyday items. Just take a quick look at every electronic device that you own (cell phone, MP3 player, cameras, routers, speakers,.... View More
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