ethanol production Flashcards
1
Q
what renewable materials produce ethanol
A
glucose, anaerobic respiration in plants
2
Q
what byproduct does glucose solution and yeast produce
A
CO2
3
Q
how does yeast affect the process
A
contains enzymes that catalyse the conversion of glucose into CO2 and ethanol
4
Q
what nonrenewable materials produce ethanol
A
ethene as it is a crude oil
5
Q
what process using ethene produces ethanol
A
the hydration of ethene (reversible reaction)
6
Q
what are the optimal conditions
A
temp of 300C
pressure of 60atm
presence of phosphoric acid catalyst
