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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Industrial applications of reaction kinetics and equilibria

Industrial applications of reaction kinetics and equilibria in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 4 (competency matrix 8.23.2); the scope and sequence chart also lists it under Reaction kinetics.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.1.10.17Link the reaction conditions of the Haber and Contact processes to production costs.
  2. 7.1.10.18Analyse the cost of production in relation to the cost of the product.
  3. 7.1.10.19Justify the conditions chosen for the Haber and Contact processes.

Lessons

  • Choosing industrial conditions

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Industrial applications of reaction kinetics and equilibria: sample question

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Why do manufacturers often not use the conditions that give the highest equilibrium yield?

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