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What is green chemistry?

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Defined as the principles developed by chemists and the chemical industry to enact a more sustainable industry

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What are biofuels

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renewable energy sources produced from biomass which have limited environmental and health impacts as well as producing less emissions

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What conditions are required for fermentation

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As the second step is an exothermic process, cooling is required to prevent a denaturing of enzymes

Slighly acidic pH (3-5) is also used

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In what circumstance can glucose be converted into ethanol

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  • During the initial phase of fermentation, yeast grows and reproduces rapidly, respiring aerobically and quickly using up all available oxygen
    • If reaction vessel is sealed, this then causes anaerobic respiration to take place where glucose is then converted to ethanol
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What nutrients can be added to promote growth + reproduction of yeast enzymes

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diamond hydrogenphosphate

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Equation for synthesis from ethene

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CH2=CH2(g) + H2O(g) ⇌ CH3CH2OH(g) ΔH = ‒45 kJ (phosphoric acid catalyst)

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What molar ratio is required for synthesis from ethene and why

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Molar ratio of ethene to water is 1:0.6 as 1:1 ratio will cause steam to dilute and washes away phosphoric acid

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1st step of Fermentation name and equation

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Hydrolysis of Sucrose

C12H22O11(g) + H2O(l) —Invertase» 2C6H12O6(aq)

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Conditions, Pressure and % Yield for Synthesis via Ethene

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  • Temperature of around 300C and pressure of 6-7 MPa
  • Yield of 95%
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2nd step of Fermentation name and equation include states

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Fermentation

C6H12O6(aq) —Zymase» 2C2H5OH(aq) + CO2 (G)

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Overall Fermentation Equation + States

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C12H22O11(aq) + H2O(l) —Yeast Enzymes» 4C2H5OH(aq) + 4CO2 (g)

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Haber Process Equation

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N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g) ΔH = ‒92 kJ

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Haber Process Purpose, Temperature, Pressure and Catalysts

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  • Purpose is to produce ammonia on an industrial scale
  • Temperature conditions of 350-550C
  • Pressure conditions 15-35MPa
  • Catalyst of MgO and SiO2
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The ammonia produced (with a yield of 15-30%) is condensed so that the ammonia is liquefied and can be drained off whilst the remaining N2 and H2 can be recycled. How can the NH3(g) be liquefied and the N2 and H2 remain gaseous?

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  • NH3 possesses stronger intermolecular forces of hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole and dispersion forces
  • N2 and H2 possess only dispersion forces
  • Thus, NH3 has a higher boiling point as its bonds require more energy to overcome and will liquefy first
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How are the reactants for Haber Process sourced

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  • N2 is obtained from the atmosphere
  • H2 is produced through 2 reactionsCH4(g) + H2O(g) ⇌ CO(g) + 3H2(g) ΔH = +206 kJ - Steam ReformingCO(g) + H2O(g) ⇌ H2(g) + CO2(g) ΔH = -41 kJ - Shift Reaction
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Contact Process Purpose and examples of produce

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  • Produces sulfuric acid on an industrial scale
    • Can be used to produce fertilisers, detergents and other acids
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Stage 1 of Contact Process name and equation include states

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Stage 1: Production of Sulfur Dioxide

S(l) + O2(g) → SO2(g) ΔH = -297 kJ

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Stage 2 of Contact Process name and equation

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Conversion of Sulfur Dioxide to Sulfur Trioxide

2SO2(l) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g) ΔH = -198 kJ

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Stage 2 of Contact Process Temperature, Pressure and Catalysts

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  • Uses a temperature of 450C
  • Uses a pressure of 100-200kPa
  • Uses a V2O5 catalyst to increase the reaction rate
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Explain using collision the effect of removing SO3 product on reaction rate and yield

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  • Does not affect reaction rate
  • However, increases yield as partial pressure of SO3(g) is reduced, this increases the distance between SO3(g) particles which decreases the frequency of successful collisions between them
    • As a result this decreases the rate of the reverse reaction relative to the forward reaction
    • As the forward reaction rate is now greater relative to the reverse reaction rate, the yield of SO3(g) is increased
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Give Stage 3 of contact process name of process and equations

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H2SO4(l) + SO3(g) → H2S2O7(l) - Oleum Production

H2S2O7(l) + H2O(l) → 2H2SO4(l) - Water Added

H2O(l) + SO3(g) → H2SO4(l) - Overall

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Explain how soap can clean greasy dishes

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  • Soap molecules attach to grease and dirt on the dishes through dispersion forces between their non-polar (hydrophobic) tail and non-polar grease
  • The anionic (hydrophilic) head is also attracted to polar water molecules through ion-dipole interactions
  • As the soap pulls the grease away from the dishes, they form spherical structures called micelles creating an emulsion in water; and thus removing grease and dirt from the dish cleaning it
    • Hot water and agitation further improve the cleaning action of soap
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Describe Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) , how it is made, its forces and examples

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  • A polyester made through the condensation reaction of benzene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid and ethane-1,2-diol
  • Can interact through dipole-dipole forces making them stronger than polyethylene
    • Used to make fibres, solar cells, thermal blankets and plastic bottles
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What is cross linking and why does it occur

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  • Effectively makes many polymers into one giant polymer
  • Improves strength, chemical resistance and raises melting point
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N2 + 3H2(g) –> 2NH3(g) ^H = -92kJ
Endothermic or Exothermic

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Exothermic

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If heat is a product, is it exothermic or endothermic

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Exothermic

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Effect of cataylst on yield

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NO IMPACT
Rates of forward and reverse reaction are increased equally

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Effect of a catalyst on reaction rate

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Increases the rate of reaction because - Adding a catalyst provides an alternate reaction pathway with lower activation energy, so a larger percentage of collisions have enough energy to meet activation energy
- This increases the rate of successful collisions thus increasing reaction rate

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Explain an increase in pressure having an increase/decrease in yield

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An increase in pressure will decrease the distance bteween the particles, increasing the frequency of successful collisions which increases the rate of both the forward and reverse reaction
As the ratio of reactants to products is greater/less (give specific example), the forward reaction will be greater relative to the revrse reaction
Results in an increase/decrease in yield

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Explain an increase in pressure having an increase in reaction rate

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An increase in pressure, decreases the distance between particles, increasing the frequency of successful collisions which increases the reaction rate both of the forward and reverse reaction

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Compromise statement for temperature

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Moderate temperature ensures acceptable yield at a reasonable rate

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Compromise statement for pressure

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The pressure is limited by dangers associated with operating at high pressures and cost of specialised machinery and generating high pressure

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Explain an increase in temperature having an increase in reaction rate

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Increasing temperatures increases the average kinetic energy of the particles, so a larger percentage have enough energy to meet the activation energy, it also increases their velocity, so the rate of successful collisions increases, increasing the rate of both the reverse and forward reactions

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Explain how an increase in temperature can increase/decrease yield

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Increased temp increases the rate of both the forward and reverse reactions
The endothermic reation however, is favoured and increased more
Thus, the endothermic reaction rate will be greater relative to the exothermic reaction rate thus yield can be increased or decreased

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Explain how side chains would affect a polymer’s melting point

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The presence of side chains would reduce how close together the molecules can pack, reducing their total intermolecular forces, reducing the energy needed to overcome them, reducing the melting point

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Are ethenes saturated or unsaturated

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Unsaturated

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Lipase Enzyme Catalyst Advantages

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  • Mild temperature (less energy required)
  • Can tolerate feedstocks high in free fatty acids
  • Can convert both triglycerides and fatty acids to biodiesel
  • No side reactions
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Lipase Enzyme Catalyst Disadvantages

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  • Slower reaction rate - higher concentration of enzymes needed
  • Expensive
  • Recovery from final mixture is difficult
  • High concentration of alcohol inhibits its use
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Two methods in which biodiesel can be produced

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  • Pretreatment with methanol and sulfuric acid
  • Lipase enzymes for whole process
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Pre-treatment with methanol and sulfuric acid Advantages

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  • Faster
  • Cheaper
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Pre-treatment with methanol and sulfuric acid Disadvantages

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  • 2 Steps
  • High temperature - more energy

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