Bioethanol

Question 1

Where is ethanol used?

Answer 1

ethanol is used in combustion engines’ fuel cells and electricity generators

Question 2

where is ethanol obtained from?

Answer 2

crude oil and ethene

Question 3

What is bioethanol produced from?

Answer 3

biomass of glucose and other sugars through fermentation.

Question 4

why are enzymes and microorganisms important in the fermentation process?

Answer 4

enzymes and microorganisms catalyse or facilitate the reactions involved in the fermentation process (@ 35degreesc)

Question 5

describe the chemical equation of the fermentation of bioethanol

Answer 5

Question 6

what are the three main bioethanol feedstocks?

Answer 6

Question 7

in what process is the ethanol solution separated from water to be useful as a fuel?

Answer 7

distillation

Question 8

describe the chemical equations for the combustion of ethanol

Answer 8

Question 9

What is E10?

Answer 9

E10 is a blend of ethanol and petrol

Question 10

Compare E10 and petrol

Answer 10