Both Methods have Advantages and Disadvantages... Flashcards
1
Q
Ethene and steam: rate of reaction
A
Very fast
2
Q
Ethene and steam: quality of product
A
Pure
3
Q
Ethene and steam: raw material
A
Ethene from oil - a finite resource
4
Q
Ethene and steam: Process/costs
A
Continuous process at high temp and press, so expensive equipment needed, but low labour costs
5
Q
Fermentation: rate of reaction
A
Very slow
6
Q
fermentation: quality of product
A
Very impure - further processing needed
7
Q
fermentation: Raw material
A
Sugar - renewable resource
8
Q
fermentation: process/costs
A
Batch process at lower temp, cheap equipment but high labour costs
