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In a chemical reaction between substances X and Y, substances C and D are formed according to the following balanced equation - Leaving Cert Chemistry - Question d - 2022
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In a chemical reaction between substances X and Y, substances C and D are formed according to the following balanced equation.
X + Y → C + D
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In a chemical reaction between substances X and Y, substances C and D are formed according to the following balanced equation - Leaving Cert Chemistry - Question d - 2022
Step 1
Is the manufacture of X as described above a batch process or a continuous process?
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The manufacture of X is a batch process.
Step 2
Why is steel a suitable material for reaction vessels in the chemical industry?
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Steel is suitable because it is unreactive (inert), resistant to corrosion, can withstand heating (pressure), and is easily cleaned.
Step 3
Suggest two possible ways of increasing the rate of production of C.
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Adding a catalyst to the reaction.
Increasing the temperature to increase the reactivity of substances X and Y in the batch.
Step 4
What happens to co-products of the chemical industry such as D after they are isolated and purified?
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Co-products like D are typically sold, disposed of, used, or stored.
Step 5
Suggest what could be done with the solvent and any unreacted X and Y to reduce manufacturing costs.
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The solvent along with any unreacted X and Y could be recycled, reused, or recovered.
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