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Which chemical was known as 'oil of vitriol'?
Which chemical was known as 'oil of vitriol'?
- Lead
- Sulfuric acid (correct)
- Sodium carbonate
- Bleach
Who greatly increased the scale of sulfuric acid manufacture in 1746?
Who greatly increased the scale of sulfuric acid manufacture in 1746?
- Bleachers
- Dyers
- John Roebuck (correct)
- Lead
What was the essential chemical for dyers, bleachers, and alkali manufacturers?
What was the essential chemical for dyers, bleachers, and alkali manufacturers?
- Bleach
- Sodium carbonate
- Lead
- Sulfuric acid (correct)
What did John Roebuck replace with larger, less expensive chambers made of lead?
What did John Roebuck replace with larger, less expensive chambers made of lead?
What process did John Roebuck develop to greatly increase the scale of sulfuric acid manufacture?
What process did John Roebuck develop to greatly increase the scale of sulfuric acid manufacture?
Study Notes
Sulfuric Acid Manufacture
- Sulfuric acid was known as 'oil of vitriol'.
- In 1746, John Roebuck greatly increased the scale of sulfuric acid manufacture.
- Sulfuric acid was the essential chemical for dyers, bleachers, and alkali manufacturers.
- John Roebuck replaced small, expensive glass containers with larger, less expensive chambers made of lead.
- John Roebuck developed a process to greatly increase the scale of sulfuric acid manufacture, using lead chambers.
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Test your knowledge of the history, structure, and raw materials of the chemical industry with this quiz. Explore topics such as inorganic and organic chemicals, the oil era, the age of sustainability, raw materials, energy consumption, and alternative energy sources.
