How To Make Ethanol Flashcards
1
Q
Hydration of Ethene conditions
A
300degrees
65atm
Catalyst- phosphoric acid (H3PO4)
2
Q
Hydration of ethene PROS
A
Fast
Makes pure ethanol
3
Q
Hydration of ethene CONS
A
High energy cost
Raw material is crude oil (non-renewable)
4
Q
Fermentation of glucose conditions
A
Yeast
30 degrees
Without O2 (anaerobic)
5
Q
Fermentation of glucose PROS
A
Low energy cost
Raw material is sugar cane (renewable)
6
Q
Fermentation of glucose CONS
A
Makes impure ethanol
Very slow
(To get pure ethanol then do FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION)
