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What is formed when ammonium chloride is reacted with sodium hydroxide?
What is formed when ammonium chloride is reacted with sodium hydroxide?
- Calcium chloride
- Water vapor
- Hydrochloric acid
- Ammonia gas (correct)
Which chemical equation correctly represents the reaction between ammonium chloride and calcium oxide to produce ammonia?
Which chemical equation correctly represents the reaction between ammonium chloride and calcium oxide to produce ammonia?
- 2NH₄Cl + Ca(OH)₂ → CaCl₂ + 2NH₃ + H₂O
- NH₄Cl + CaO → CaCl₂ + H₂O + NH₃
- 2NH₄Cl + CaO → Ca(OH)₂ + 2NH₃
- 2NH₄Cl + CaO → CaCl₂ + 2H₂O + 2NH₃ (correct)
What ratio of ammonium chloride to calcium oxide is used in the laboratory preparation of ammonia?
What ratio of ammonium chloride to calcium oxide is used in the laboratory preparation of ammonia?
- 1:1
- 1:2
- 2:1 (correct)
- 3:1
Why is ammonia gas not collected by downward displacement of water?
Why is ammonia gas not collected by downward displacement of water?
Which substance is used to dry the ammonia gas produced in the laboratory preparation?
Which substance is used to dry the ammonia gas produced in the laboratory preparation?
What happens to the calcium oxide during the reaction with ammonia?
What happens to the calcium oxide during the reaction with ammonia?
What is the primary purpose of heating the mixture of ammonium chloride and calcium oxide?
What is the primary purpose of heating the mixture of ammonium chloride and calcium oxide?
What is one precaution recommended when preparing ammonia in the laboratory?
What is one precaution recommended when preparing ammonia in the laboratory?
What color of precipitate is formed when iron(III) chloride reacts with ammonium hydroxide?
What color of precipitate is formed when iron(III) chloride reacts with ammonium hydroxide?
Which of the following statements about the reaction between ammonium hydroxide and copper sulfate is true?
Which of the following statements about the reaction between ammonium hydroxide and copper sulfate is true?
What is the resulting product when dry ammonia gas is reacted with hot sodium?
What is the resulting product when dry ammonia gas is reacted with hot sodium?
What is formed when Nessler's reagent reacts with ammonium hydroxide?
What is formed when Nessler's reagent reacts with ammonium hydroxide?
What happens to phenolphthalein in an aqueous ammonia solution?
What happens to phenolphthalein in an aqueous ammonia solution?
Which metal salt produces a dirty green precipitate when reacting with ammonium hydroxide?
Which metal salt produces a dirty green precipitate when reacting with ammonium hydroxide?
What phenomenon is demonstrated in the fountain experiment with ammonia?
What phenomenon is demonstrated in the fountain experiment with ammonia?
Which of the following metal hydroxides is soluble in excess ammonia?
Which of the following metal hydroxides is soluble in excess ammonia?
What state is ammonia typically found in at room temperature?
What state is ammonia typically found in at room temperature?
At what temperature does ammonia liquefy at normal atmospheric pressure?
At what temperature does ammonia liquefy at normal atmospheric pressure?
What happens to litmus paper when ammonia is dissolved in water?
What happens to litmus paper when ammonia is dissolved in water?
Which compound is formed when ammonia reacts with hydrochloric acid?
Which compound is formed when ammonia reacts with hydrochloric acid?
What is one of the properties of ammonia when passed over metal oxides at high temperatures?
What is one of the properties of ammonia when passed over metal oxides at high temperatures?
What is the approximate vapor density of ammonia?
What is the approximate vapor density of ammonia?
What is the main component of liquor ammonia?
What is the main component of liquor ammonia?
What does ammonia produce when reacted with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst?
What does ammonia produce when reacted with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst?
Which method is used for collecting hydrogen sulfide gas during its laboratory preparation?
Which method is used for collecting hydrogen sulfide gas during its laboratory preparation?
What is the role of phosphorus pentoxide in the purification of hydrogen sulfide gas?
What is the role of phosphorus pentoxide in the purification of hydrogen sulfide gas?
Why is concentrated sulfuric acid not suitable for producing hydrogen sulfide?
Why is concentrated sulfuric acid not suitable for producing hydrogen sulfide?
In the Kipp's apparatus, what happens when the stopper is opened?
In the Kipp's apparatus, what happens when the stopper is opened?
What is the purpose of passing H₂S gas through a sodium hydrogen sulfide solution?
What is the purpose of passing H₂S gas through a sodium hydrogen sulfide solution?
What are the main uses of ammonia in industrial applications?
What are the main uses of ammonia in industrial applications?
Which process is employed for the industrial manufacture of ammonia?
Which process is employed for the industrial manufacture of ammonia?
What is the temperature range required for the production of urea?
What is the temperature range required for the production of urea?
What is a major nitrogenous fertilizer produced from ammonia?
What is a major nitrogenous fertilizer produced from ammonia?
Which of the following chemical reactions is involved in the laboratory preparation of hydrogen sulfide?
Which of the following chemical reactions is involved in the laboratory preparation of hydrogen sulfide?
How many volumes of ammonia are used in the production of urea?
How many volumes of ammonia are used in the production of urea?
What is the primary role of the catalyst in the industrial manufacture of ammonia?
What is the primary role of the catalyst in the industrial manufacture of ammonia?
What is the molecular mass of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)?
What is the molecular mass of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)?
What color complex is formed when H₂S gas is passed through freshly prepared sodium nitroprusside solution?
What color complex is formed when H₂S gas is passed through freshly prepared sodium nitroprusside solution?
Which substance is produced alongside nitrogen during the decomposition of ammonium nitrite?
Which substance is produced alongside nitrogen during the decomposition of ammonium nitrite?
What chemical reaction occurs when H₂S reacts with silver?
What chemical reaction occurs when H₂S reacts with silver?
Which of the following uses of nitrogen is NOT correct?
Which of the following uses of nitrogen is NOT correct?
What color change occurs in oil paintings containing lead when exposed to H₂S?
What color change occurs in oil paintings containing lead when exposed to H₂S?
What happens to blue litmus paper when it is inserted into an aqueous solution of H₂S?
What happens to blue litmus paper when it is inserted into an aqueous solution of H₂S?
What is the main product when H₂S burns in excess oxygen?
What is the main product when H₂S burns in excess oxygen?
Which of the following statements is true about the density of H₂S?
Which of the following statements is true about the density of H₂S?
What occurs when H₂S reacts with copper sulfate in aqueous solution?
What occurs when H₂S reacts with copper sulfate in aqueous solution?
What kind of acid is an aqueous solution of H₂S considered to be?
What kind of acid is an aqueous solution of H₂S considered to be?
In what state is hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) typically found at room temperature?
In what state is hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) typically found at room temperature?
What is one of the key properties of H₂S when exposed to high pressure?
What is one of the key properties of H₂S when exposed to high pressure?
Which of the following describes H₂S's role as a reducing agent?
Which of the following describes H₂S's role as a reducing agent?
What is the state of nitrogen at normal temperature and pressure (NTP)?
What is the state of nitrogen at normal temperature and pressure (NTP)?
Which of the following statements about nitrogen's color is correct?
Which of the following statements about nitrogen's color is correct?
At what temperature does nitrogen freeze?
At what temperature does nitrogen freeze?
What condition is necessary for nitrogen to react with hydrogen to form ammonia?
What condition is necessary for nitrogen to react with hydrogen to form ammonia?
What is formed when nitrogen reacts with magnesium?
What is formed when nitrogen reacts with magnesium?
Which product is formed when calcium carbide reacts with nitrogen?
Which product is formed when calcium carbide reacts with nitrogen?
How does natural nitrogen fixation occur?
How does natural nitrogen fixation occur?
What role does electrical spark play in the reaction of nitrogen with oxygen?
What role does electrical spark play in the reaction of nitrogen with oxygen?
What is produced when chlorine gas reacts with hydrogen gas?
What is produced when chlorine gas reacts with hydrogen gas?
Which substance is formed through the Le Blanc process alongside hydrochloric acid?
Which substance is formed through the Le Blanc process alongside hydrochloric acid?
In the Ostwald process, what is the second step after producing nitric oxide?
In the Ostwald process, what is the second step after producing nitric oxide?
What is the role of vanadium pentoxide in the contact process for producing sulfuric acid?
What is the role of vanadium pentoxide in the contact process for producing sulfuric acid?
What happens to sulfur trioxide after its production in the contact process?
What happens to sulfur trioxide after its production in the contact process?
At what temperature is ammonia and air passed over the catalyst in the Ostwald process?
At what temperature is ammonia and air passed over the catalyst in the Ostwald process?
In which reaction does sodium chloride react with sulfuric acid?
In which reaction does sodium chloride react with sulfuric acid?
What is the final product after distilling the dilute nitric acid produced in the Ostwald process?
What is the final product after distilling the dilute nitric acid produced in the Ostwald process?
What is the role of the oxidation chamber in the Contact Process?
What is the role of the oxidation chamber in the Contact Process?
Which catalyst is preferred in the Contact Process for its resistance to deactivation?
Which catalyst is preferred in the Contact Process for its resistance to deactivation?
What is the intermediate product formed during the absorption of $SO_3$ in concentrated sulfuric acid?
What is the intermediate product formed during the absorption of $SO_3$ in concentrated sulfuric acid?
What happens to the sulfuric acid during the exothermic reaction when $SO_3$ is absorbed?
What happens to the sulfuric acid during the exothermic reaction when $SO_3$ is absorbed?
What is a significant challenge during the Contact Process?
What is a significant challenge during the Contact Process?
Which of the following reactions takes place in the oxidation chamber?
Which of the following reactions takes place in the oxidation chamber?
What is the final step in producing concentrated sulfuric acid after forming oleum?
What is the final step in producing concentrated sulfuric acid after forming oleum?
What is an example of a solid impurity that could affect the Contact Process?
What is an example of a solid impurity that could affect the Contact Process?
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Laboratory prep of ammonia
Laboratory prep of ammonia
Heating ammonium salts (like NH₄Cl or (NH₄)₂SO₄) with substances like quicklime (CaO) or slaked lime (Ca(OH)₂), or caustic soda (NaOH), to produce ammonia gas.
Ammonium chloride
Ammonium chloride
An ionic compound with the chemical formula NH₄Cl, used in the lab to prepare ammonia.
Calcium oxide (or quicklime)
Calcium oxide (or quicklime)
A chemical compound with the formula CaO, used to produce ammonia and dry the gas.
Ammonia gas (NH₃)
Ammonia gas (NH₃)
A colorless gas with a pungent odor, produced by heating ammonium salts with a base.
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Drying ammonia gas
Drying ammonia gas
Removing water vapor from ammonia gas using calcium oxide (CaO), forming calcium hydroxide.
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Downward displacement of air
Downward displacement of air
A method for collecting a gas lighter than air, like ammonia.
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Mass ratio
Mass ratio
The ratio of the masses of reactants in a chemical reaction.
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2:1 mass ratio
2:1 mass ratio
The ratio of ammonium chloride to calcium oxide for the laboratory preparation of ammonia.
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Ammonia State
Ammonia State
Ammonia is a gas at room temperature.
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Ammonia Colour
Ammonia Colour
Ammonia is colourless.
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Ammonia Smell
Ammonia Smell
Ammonia has a pungent smell.
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Ammonia Taste
Ammonia Taste
Ammonia taste is slightly basic.
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Ammonia Liquification Temp
Ammonia Liquification Temp
Ammonia liquefies at -33.41°C at normal pressure.
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Liquor Ammonia
Liquor Ammonia
A concentrated aqueous solution of ammonia (30%).
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Ammonia Vapor Pressure
Ammonia Vapor Pressure
Ammonia has a high vapor pressure at ambient temperatures.
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Ammonia Density
Ammonia Density
Ammonia is lighter than air (vapor density ~8.5).
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Ammonia Solubility
Ammonia Solubility
Ammonia is highly soluble in water.
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Ammonia Basicity
Ammonia Basicity
Ammonia acts as a weak base in water.
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Ammonia's Reaction with HCl
Ammonia's Reaction with HCl
Ammonia gas reacts with HCl gas to form ammonium chloride solid.
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Ammonia's Reaction with H2SO4
Ammonia's Reaction with H2SO4
Ammonia reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid to form ammonium sulfate.
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Ammonia's Reaction with HNO3
Ammonia's Reaction with HNO3
Ammonia reacts with nitric acid to form ammonium nitrate.
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Ammonia Reducing Agent
Ammonia Reducing Agent
Ammonia can reduce metal oxides at high temperatures.
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Haber's Process
Haber's Process
A method to industrially produce ammonia by reacting nitrogen and hydrogen under high pressure and temperature.
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Ammonia's uses
Ammonia's uses
Ammonia is used to make fertilizers, nitric acid, and some medicines.
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Urea (manufacturing)
Urea (manufacturing)
Urea is produced from ammonia and carbon dioxide in industrial settings.
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Urea's uses
Urea's uses
Urea is a key component in fertilizers, plastics and some important medicines
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Haber-Bosch Process
Haber-Bosch Process
An industrial process that produces ammonia. It is also called Haber's process.
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Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) formula
Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) formula
The chemical formula for hydrogen sulfide is H₂S.
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Hydrogen sulfide vapor density
Hydrogen sulfide vapor density
The vapor density of hydrogen sulfide is 17.
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Hydrogen Sulfide Industrial Use
Hydrogen Sulfide Industrial Use
Not applicable, as the content only focuses on its laboratory preparation, not industrial uses.
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Laboratory prep of Hydrogen Sulfide
Laboratory prep of Hydrogen Sulfide
Laboratory preparation of hydrogen sulfide involves reacting ferrous sulfide with dilute sulfuric acid.
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Ammonia reaction with metals
Ammonia reaction with metals
Aqueous ammonia reacts with metal salts to form precipitates of metal hydroxides, whose colors can identify the metal.
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Ammonia's reaction with copper sulfate
Ammonia's reaction with copper sulfate
Ammonia reacts with copper sulfate solutions to first form a pale blue precipitate of copper hydroxide, which then dissolves in excess ammonia to form a deep blue solution of cupric ammonium sulfate.
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Nessler's reagent
Nessler's reagent
A reagent for detecting ammonia; a potassium mercuric iodide solution that reacts with ammonia to produce a brown precipitate.
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Ammonia's reaction with sodium
Ammonia's reaction with sodium
Hot sodium reacts with dry ammonia gas to form sodamide and hydrogen gas.
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Fountain experiment (Ammonia)
Fountain experiment (Ammonia)
Demonstrates the high solubility of ammonia in water using a flask filled with ammonia gas. Water from a dropper draws the litmus solution into the flask.
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Vanishing color (Ammonia)
Vanishing color (Ammonia)
Phenolphthalein turns an ammonia solution pink. The color disappears when the ammonia evaporates.
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Color of Iron(II) hydroxide precipitate
Color of Iron(II) hydroxide precipitate
The precipitate formed when iron(II) sulfate reacts with ammonium hydroxide is dirty green.
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Color of Iron(III) hydroxide precipitate
Color of Iron(III) hydroxide precipitate
Reaction of iron(III) chloride with ammonium hydroxide yields a reddish-brown precipitate of iron(III) hydroxide.
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Color of Chromium(III) hydroxide precipitate
Color of Chromium(III) hydroxide precipitate
Chromium(III) salts forms a green precipitate when reacted with ammonium hydroxide.
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Color of Aluminum hydroxide precipitate
Color of Aluminum hydroxide precipitate
Aluminum salts forms a white and gelatinous precipitate when reacted with ammonium hydroxide.
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H₂S lab prep apparatus
H₂S lab prep apparatus
A bent glass tube with a Wolff bottle and ferrous sulfide, submerged in water, to produce H₂S.
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H₂S collecting method
H₂S collecting method
Collecting heavier-than-air gas by upward displacement in a gas jar.
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H₂S impurities
H₂S impurities
Hydrogen gas, sulfuric acid vapor, and water vapor contained in the produced H₂S gas.
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H₂S purification
H₂S purification
Removing impurities like H₂SO₄ vapor with NaHS solution, and water vapor using P₂O₅.
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Kipp's apparatus
Kipp's apparatus
A special apparatus for producing H₂S gas, using FeS and diluted H₂SO₄.
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Kipp's apparatus - pressure control
Kipp's apparatus - pressure control
In the Kipp's apparatus, a stopper regulates gas pressure, allowing controlled release, then re-starting the reaction.
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Concentrated H₂SO₄ in H₂S prep
Concentrated H₂SO₄ in H₂S prep
Concentrated sulfuric acid isn't suitable to produce H₂S as it oxidizes H₂S into sulfur and sulfur dioxide.
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H₂S identification test
H₂S identification test
Passing hydrogen sulfide gas through a freshly prepared sodium nitroprusside solution forms a violet complex, identifying the gas.
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H₂S precaution
H₂S precaution
Prepare H₂S in a fume hood, slowly, and seal the collection container immediately to prevent escape.
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Silver/Paint blackening
Silver/Paint blackening
H₂S in the air reacts with silver, turning it black, and with lead in paint, also making it black via PbS.
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Nitrogen lab prep
Nitrogen lab prep
Heating a mixture of ammonium chloride and sodium nitrite produces nitrogen gas.
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Nitrogen uses
Nitrogen uses
Nitrogen is used in ammonia production, fertilizer making, inert atmospheres, gas thermometers, and as a coolant (liquid nitrogen).
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Nitrogen Formula
Nitrogen Formula
The chemical formula for nitrogen gas is N₂.
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Physical state of H₂S
Physical state of H₂S
H₂S is a poisonous gas at room temperature.
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H₂S concentration effect
H₂S concentration effect
Concentrations above 5 ppm can cause fainting in humans.
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Solubility of H₂S in water
Solubility of H₂S in water
H₂S is soluble in cold water, forming an acidic solution.
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Odour of H₂S
Odour of H₂S
H₂S smells like rotten eggs.
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Effect of pressure on H₂S
Effect of pressure on H₂S
High pressure liquefies H₂S into a colorless liquid.
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Density of H₂S
Density of H₂S
H₂S is denser than air (vapour density = 17.6).
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Combustion of H₂S
Combustion of H₂S
H₂S burns in oxygen, producing sulfur dioxide and steam.
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H₂S as a reducing agent
H₂S as a reducing agent
H₂S reduces potassium dichromate, changing its color.
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H₂S in precipitation reactions
H₂S in precipitation reactions
H₂S reacts with metal salt solutions to form metal sulphides.
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Color of Copper Sulfide
Color of Copper Sulfide
The copper sulfide produced in a reaction with H₂S is black.
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Color of Lead Sulfide
Color of Lead Sulfide
The lead sulfide produced in a reaction with H₂S is black.
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Color of Silver Sulfide
Color of Silver Sulfide
The silver sulfide produced in a reaction with H₂S is black.
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Contact Process
Contact Process
The industrial method for producing sulfuric acid ($H₂SO₄$).
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$SO₂$ Oxidation
$SO₂$ Oxidation
Conversion of sulfur dioxide ($SO₂$) to sulfur trioxide ($SO₃$) using a catalyst.
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Catalyst ($V₂O₅$)
Catalyst ($V₂O₅$)
A substance that speeds up the $SO₂$ oxidation reaction without being consumed.
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Oleum ($H₂S₂O₇$)
Oleum ($H₂S₂O₇$)
An intermediate product formed by absorbing $SO₃$ in concentrated $H₂SO₄$.
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Impurities in Contact Process
Impurities in Contact Process
Substances that can negatively impact the catalyst and reaction efficiency.
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$SO₃$ Absorption
$SO₃$ Absorption
The crucial step of absorbing $SO₃$ into concentrated $H₂SO₄$ to form oleum and then sulfuric acid
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Industrial $H₂SO₄$ Production Steps
Industrial $H₂SO₄$ Production Steps
Purification of sulfur, oxidation of $SO_2$ to $SO_3$, absorption of $SO_3$ in concentrated $H₂SO₄$, Production of concentrated $H₂SO₄$.
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Nitrogen's Physical State
Nitrogen's Physical State
Nitrogen exists as a gas at standard temperature and pressure (STP).
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Nitrogen's Reactivity
Nitrogen's Reactivity
Nitrogen is relatively unreactive at lower temperatures due to its strong triple bond. However, it reacts at high temperatures.
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Nitrogen Fixation
Nitrogen Fixation
Converting atmospheric nitrogen into usable nitrogen compounds, often for fertilizers.
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Natural Fixation
Natural Fixation
Lightning converting nitrogen & oxygen into compounds like nitric acid.
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Artificial Fixation
Artificial Fixation
Industrial processes used to create nitrogen compounds for fertilizers.
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Nitrogen's Reaction with Hydrogen
Nitrogen's Reaction with Hydrogen
Nitrogen reacts with hydrogen at high pressure and temperature to produce ammonia.
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Reaction N2 & O2
Reaction N2 & O2
Nitrogen reacts with oxygen in high temperature to form Nitric Oxide.
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Nitrogen's Reaction with Magnesium
Nitrogen's Reaction with Magnesium
Nitrogen reacts with heated magnesium to form magnesium nitride.
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Nitrogen's Reaction with Calcium Carbide
Nitrogen's Reaction with Calcium Carbide
Nitrogen reacts with heated calcium carbide to produce calcium cyanamide.
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Industrial HCl Production
Industrial HCl Production
Hydrogen and chlorine react to form hydrochloric acid.
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Nitric Acid Manufacturing
Nitric Acid Manufacturing
Industrial process to create Nitric acid using oxidation methods or other reactions.
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Sulphuric Acid Manufacturing
Sulphuric Acid Manufacturing
Industry process to produce sulphuric acid using various methods.
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Chlorine gas reaction
Chlorine gas reaction
Chlorine gas reacts with hydrogen gas to produce hydrochloric acid.
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Hydrochloric acid production
Hydrochloric acid production
Hydrochloric acid is made by reacting chlorine and hydrogen gas.
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Le Blanc Process
Le Blanc Process
A method to produce hydrochloric acid from table salt and sulfuric acid.
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Ostwald's Process
Ostwald's Process
A process for manufacturing nitric acid from ammonia.
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Ostwald's Process (Step 1)
Ostwald's Process (Step 1)
Ammonia and air react over a catalyst to form nitric oxide.
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Ostwald's Process (Step 2)
Ostwald's Process (Step 2)
Nitric oxide reacts with oxygen to form nitrogen dioxide.
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Ostwald's Process (Step 3)
Ostwald's Process (Step 3)
Nitrogen dioxide reacts with water to form nitric acid.
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Contact Process
Contact Process
A process for manufacturing sulfuric acid.
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Contact Process (Step 1)
Contact Process (Step 1)
Burning sulfur or iron pyrites to make sulfur dioxide.
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Contact Process (Step 2)
Contact Process (Step 2)
Sulfur dioxide is oxidized to sulfur trioxide using a catalyst.
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Contact Process (Step 3)
Contact Process (Step 3)
Sulfur trioxide reacts with sulfuric acid to form oleum.
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