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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

Ostwald process

Ostwald process 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 3 (unnumbered row in the competency matrix).

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.1.10.12Identify the sources of the raw materials for the Ostwald process.
  2. 7.1.10.13Describe the Ostwald process and explain the conditions used.
  3. 7.1.10.14State the uses of nitric acid.
  4. 7.1.10.15Describe the environmental impacts of nitric acid production.

Lessons

  • The Ostwald process and nitric acid

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Ostwald process: sample question

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True or false: the raw materials for the Ostwald process are ammonia, air and water.

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