Contact Process Flashcards

1
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What does the contact process produce?

A

Make Sulfuric Acid

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2
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What type of acid is Sulphuric Acid?

A

Strongest Acid

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3
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What is the first stage of making Sulphuric Acid?

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Make sulfur dioxide by buying sulfur in the air

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4
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What is the Second stage of making Sulphuric Acid?

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Sulfur dioxide is oxidised to make sulfur trioxide which is a exothermic reaction

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5
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What is the Third stage of making Sulphuric Acid?

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Make sulphuric acid by mixing sulfur trioxide with water

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6
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What is a use of sulphuric acid

A

Dehydrated Agent - Removes Water

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7
Q

What should the temperature be?

A

450 degrees. Reduced temperature will make more product but it is too slow.

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8
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What should the pressure be?

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1 atmosphere is used. Increased pressure means more product but it is more expensive

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9
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What catalyst speeds up the reaction?

A

Vanadium Pentoxide Catalyst V2O5

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