Industrial Chemistry

Question 1

State the optimal industrial conditions of temperature and pressure for the haber process

Answer 1

450-500 degrees Celsius / 773 K

Question 2

What catalyst is used

Answer 2

Iron(Fe)

Question 3

How is nitrgoen feedback obtained

Answer 3

Fractional distillation of liquid air

Question 4

Write a balanced equation to show how the hydrogen feedstock is obtained

Answer 4

CH4 + H2O ==> 3H2 + CO

Question 5

Write a balanced equation to describe the formation of urea from ammonia

Answer 5

2NH3 + CO2 ==> NH3CONH2 + H2O

Question 6

Feedstock

Answer 6

Materials used in the process /used to make the industrial product

Question 7

Raw materials

Answer 7

Used to produce feedstock

Question 8

Expalin whether labour costs are foxed or variable

Answer 8

Fixed costs// must be paid regardless of level of production

Question 9

Advantage of a batch process and one advantage of a continuous process

Answer 9

Batch: versatile/ low maintenance
Continuous: can run for long periods of time/ smaller danger of contamination