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VCE Chemistry - Biodiesel vs Petrodiesel (Properties)

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This lesson explains Biodiesel vs Petrodiesel (Properties), focusing on Biofuels & biodiesel and Fuels & energy content. It helps students calculate fuel energy content and emissions and interpret an energy profile.

Biofuels & biodieselFuels & energy contentBiodieselPetrodieselFuelEnergy content

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • calculate fuel energy content and emissions
  • interpret an energy profile
  • evaluate fuel sustainability

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Carbon-based fuels