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=** Industrial Chemistry Assignment 2012 **=

You are to select an industrial process involving chemical equilibrium, and create a page on this wiki about that process.

All parts of your wiki page MUST be written in your own words.

Your wiki page may include ANY combination of the sections listed below, so long as they add up to 20 points.

‍ 2 Points:
====‍ // History: // Write a short history of the process you have chosen to investigate. ====

// Uses of the product: // Explain why the product is useful, either to other industries or to the general public.

// Feedstocks: // A list of the materials that are used or consumed in the process, and a description of where these may be obtained.

// Chemical equations: // In this section you must include any relevant chemical equations for your process. You should explain what each equation means in your own words.

// Diagrams: // In this section you must create a diagram or diagrams that help to explain how the process occurs.

‍ 5 points:
====‍ // Le Chatalier’s Principle: // In this section you should demonstrate how Le Chatalier’s Principle is used in the application of this process. ====

// Equipment: // In this section you need to describe the kind of equipment that is needed for the process to be carried out. You should explain why each item is required.

// Similar processes: // In this section you should examine any other processes that produce the same chemical. Compare and contrast these processes. What advantages and disadvantages do they present the producer?

// Scale: // In this section you should decide whether this process would be more viable on a large scale or a small scale.

‍ 8 Points:
====‍ // Cartoon: // Create a comic or animation that would help to explain the process to a year 7 student. ====

// Interactive display: // Design and create an interactive display of the process that might be seen in the Powerhouse Museum or some similar institution.

// Environmental impact: // Evaluate the process in terms of its impact on the environment. Describe what damage the process may do. Would it cause more or less damage than similar processes?

// Economics: // Evaluate the process in terms of its economics. Consider the costs of materials and equipment and the value of the product to its producer. Would you expect this process to be used rather than other similar processes?

No matter which questions you select, you should include a source list.

Examples of possible processes: • The Haber Process – a commonly-used synthesis of Ammonia • The Reichstein process – a method for synthesizing Vitamin C. • The Bosch-Meiser process – the main method for synthesizing Urea. • Decomposition of limestone to produce quicklime • The Contact process, by which Sulphuric Acid is produced.

Note that these are only examples. Any industrial process for which at least one step involves an equilibrium reaction is acceptable.

==‍Once you have chosen your process, please let everyone know on the discussion page. First in, best dressed. Don't come whining to me if someone else grabs the process you wanted to do! :) - Mr H==

Weighting: the assignment is weighted at 25% of your final assessment.

Due date: Your wiki page should be complete by Friday 6th April.

Marking: A complete marking scheme is attached.