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Introduction Sulphuric acid
9.1.1 Properties of sulphuric acid 9.1.2 The uses of sulphuric acid 9.1.3 The industrial process in manufacture of sulphuric acid 9.1.4 Environmental pollution by sulphuric acid Ammonia and its salt
9.2.1 Properties of ammonia 9.2.2 The uses of ammonia 9.2.3 The industrial process in manufacture of ammonia Alloys
9.3.1 Physical properties of pure metas 9.3.2 Meaning and purpose of making alloys 9.4 Synthetic polymers 9.4.1 The meaning and types of polymers 9.4.2 Advantages of synthetic polymers 9.4.3 Environmental pollution caused by synthetic polymers 9.4.4 Methods to overcome the environmental pollution caused by synthetic polymers 9.5 Glass and ceramics 9.6 Composite material Conclusion References
INTRODUCTION
All the objects that exist around us are made up of chemical substances. These objects exist an element, compound or mixture. All these objects contribute benefit to humankind. As time goes on, human has done many researches to ensure all these chemical substances will be enough for the use of themselves. Chapter 9 of Form 4 syllabus introduces the students with manufactured substances in industry. This is important for the students to appreciate the knowledge of chemistry that is still new for themselves. Personally, I think that this chapter is an interesting chapter as it revealed the way of scientist produces the material around me. It also gives me new knowledges of the uses of chemical substances that I usually found in the laboratories. I hope, by learning this chapter, I will be more interested in learning chemistry as it will help me in the future. All the equations from this chapter make me more understand of the previous chapters.
DIPROTIC ACID
SOLUBLE IN WATER
PROPERTIES OF SULPHURIC ACID NON VOLATILE ACID HIGHLY COROSSIVE
DENSE
OILY LIQUID
Contact Process
A brief summary of the Contact Process: - Solid sulphur, S(s), is burned in air to form sulphur dioxide gas. - The gases are mixed with more air then cleaned by electrostatic precipitation to remove any particulate matter. - The mixture of sulphur dioxide and air is heated to 450 degree Celcius and subjected to a pressure of 101.3 - 202.6 kPa (1 -2 atmospheres) in the presence of a vanadium catalyst (vanadium(V) oxide) to produce sulphur trioxide, with a yield of 98%. - Any unreacted gases from the above reaction are recycled back into the above reaction. - Sulphur trioxide is dissolved in 98% (18M) sulphuric acid to produce disulphuric acid or pyrosulphuric acid, also known as fuming sulphuric acid or oleum. - Water is then added to the oleum to produce 98% of sulphuric acid.
8. Aqueous solutions of ammonia produces OH ions (except Na+ ion, K+ ion, and Ca 2+ ion) forming metal hydroxides precipitate.
Fe 3+ + 3OH Fe (OH) 3 Mg 2+ + 2OH Mg (OH) 2
9. Some metal hydroxides such as zinc hydroxide and copper (II) hydroxide dissolves in excess aqueous ammonia to form complexes.
Zn(OH)2 + 4NH3 [Zn(NH3)4] 2+ + 2OH Cu(OH)2 + 4NH3 [Cu(NH3)4] 2+ + 2OH
colourless
Properties of Ammonia
pungent smell
weak alkaline
b) The reaction between steam and natural gas ( consisting mainly of methane)
CH4 + 2H2O CO2 + 4H2
5. In the Haber process: A mixture consisting of one volume of nitrogen gas and three volume of hydrogen gas is compressed to a pressure between 200 500 atmospheres. The gas mixture is passed through a catalyst of powdered iron at a temperature of 450 - 550C. At this optimum temperature and pressure, ammonia gas is produced.
N2+ 3H2 2NH3
Making of Ammonia
Ammonia is manufactured by combining nitrogen and hydrogen in an important industrial process called the Haber process. The reaction is reversible and the production of ammonia is exothermic.
Nitrogen gas is obtained from the fractional distillation of liquid air. Hydrogen gas is obtained through the reaction between natural gas and steam. Nitrogen and hydrogen are mixed in the ratio of 1 : 3
9.3 ALLOYS
9.3.1 Physical properties of pure metals
1. Pure metals have the following physical properties a) b) c) d) e) Good conductor of electricity Malleable Ductile High melting and boiling point High density
2. Pure metals are weak and soft because the arrangement of atoms in pure metals make them ductile and malleable. a) A pure metal contains atoms of the same size arranged in a regular and organized closed- packed structure. b) Pure metals are soft because the orderly arrangement of atom enables the layers of atoms to slide over each other easily when an external force is applied on them. This makes the metals ductile and can be drawn to form long wires. c) There are imperfections in the natural arrangements of metal atoms. Empty space exist in the structures of pure metals. When hammered or pressed, groups of metal atoms may slide into new positions in the empty spaces. This makes metals malleable, able to be made into different shapes or pressed into thin sheets. 3. The strong forces of attraction between metal atoms requires high energy to overcome it. Hence, most metals have high melting points. 4. The close-packed arrangement of metal atoms results in the high density of metals.
An alloy is a mixture of two or more elements with a certain fixed composition in which metal is the major component. The making of alloy is:
To increase the strength and hardness of a pure metal. To prevent corrosion. To improve the appearance of a pure metal.
Pure Metal
Pure metal is made up of one type of atoms that are in same size. Therefore, when a force is applied, the layers of atoms can slide over one another. Thus, metals are ductile or can be stretched. There are some empty spaces in between the pure metal atoms. When a metal is knocked or pressed, groups of atoms may slide and then settle into new positions. Thus, metals are malleable or can be shaped.
Examples of Alloy
Alloy
Some of the spaces between the metal atoms are filled up by the foreign atoms which may be bigger or smaller than the original metal atoms. The presence of foreign atoms disrupts the orderly arrangement or the pure metal. The layers of metal atoms are prevented from sliding over one another easily. This makes alloys stronger and harder than pure metals.
Examples of alloy
Alloy Steel Stainless steel Bronze Brass Magnalium Duralumin Pewter Solder cupronickel Composition 99 % iron + 1 % carbon 74 % iron + 18 % chromium + 8 % nickel 90 % copper + 10 % tin 70 % copper + 30 % zinc 70 % aluminium + 30 % magnesium 95 % aluminium + 4 % copper + 1 % magnesium 97 % tin + 3 % lead and antimony 50 % tin + 25 % copper 50 % lead + 75 % nickel
6. Polymers can be divided into two types: Naturally occurring polymers 1. This type of polymer exists in living things in nature like the plants and animals. 2. Examples of naturally occuring polymers are: a) Protein b) Carbohydrate c) Natural rubber 3. Naturally occuring polymers are formed by the joining of monomers by polymerization. 4. Protein is formed by the joining of monomers known as amino acid. 5. Carbohydrate is formed by the joining of monomers known as glucose. 6. Natural rubber is formed by the joining of monomers known as isoprene. Synthetic polymers 1. This type of polymer are man-made by chemical process in the laboratories. 2. The raw material for synthetic polymers are obtained frompetroleum. 3. The types of synthetic polymers include: a) Plastics b) Fibres c) Elastomers 4. Examples of plastics are polythene(polyethylene),polyvinylchloride(PVC), polypropene (polypropylene), polystyrene , Perspex and bakelite. 5. Polythene and PVC are produced by addition polymerization 6. Examples of synthetics fibres are nylon and terylene. They are produced by condensation polymerization.
cheap Advantages of synthetic polymers able to resist corrosion inert to chemical reaction
3. Differences between glass and cerement are, glass is transparent, while ceramic is opaque. Ceramic can withstand a higher temperature than normal glass. 4. Types of glass are a) Fused glass It is consist mainly of silica or silicon dioxide It has high heat resistance b) Soda lime glass It cannot withstand high temperatures c) Borosilicate glass It can withstand high temperature d) Lead glass High refractive index 5. Uses of improved glass for specific purpose a) Photochromic glass It is sensitive to light intensity b) Conducting glass It conducts electricity 6. Ceramic is a manufactured substances made from clay, with the main constituent of aluminosilicate with small quantity of sand and feldspar. 7. Superconductor is one improved ceramics for specific purposes.
Glass
1. Glass is made up from sand. 2. The major component of glass is SiO2. 3. There are four types of glass which are as follows: Fused glass Soda-lime glass Borosilicate glass Lead crystal glass
Name of Glass
Fused glass
Properties
Very high softening point (1700 C) hence, highly heat resistant. Transparent to ultraviolet and infrared light. Difficult to be made into different shapes. Does not crack when temperature changes (very low thermal expansion coefficient). Very resistant to chemical reactions. Low softening point (700 C), hence, does not withstand heating. Breaks easily. Cracks easily with sudden temperature changes (high coefficient of expansion). Less resistant to chemical reactions. Easy to be made into different shapes.
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (99%) Ba2 O 3 (1%)
Examples of uses
Telescope mirrors, Lenses, Optical fibres, Laboratory glass wares.
Bottles Windowpanes Light bulbs Mirrors Bowls ( The most widely used type of glass)
Name of Glass
Borosilicate glass
Properties
High softening point (800C). Thus it is heat resistant. Does not crack easily with sudden temperature changes. Transparent to ultraviolet light. More resistant to chemical reactions. Does not break easily. Low softening point (600 C). High density. High refractive index. Reflects light rays and appears sparkling.
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (80%) Ba2 O 3 (15%) Na2O (3%) Al 2 O 3
Examples of uses
Laboratory apparatus Cooking utensils Electrical tubes Glass pipelines
SiO2 (55%) PbO( 30%) K2O (10%) Na2O ( 3%) Al2 O 3 ( 2%)
Ceramics
1. Ceramic is a manufactured substance made from clay that is dried and then baked in a kiln at high temperature. 2. The main constituent of clay is aluminosilicate, (which consist of aluminium oxide and silicon dioxide) with small quantities of sand and feldspar. 3. Kaolinite is an example of high 4. Red clay contains iron (III) oxide which gives the red colour . 5. General uses ceramics are as follows of :
- very hard and strong but brittle - inert to chemical reaction - has a very high melting point - good electric and heat insulator - able to withstand compression
Component
Properties of Component
Hard but brittle, With low tensile strength Hard with high tensile strength but expensive and can corrode Transparent, does not reflect light rays. Heavy, strong but brittle and nonflexible Heavy, strong but brittle and nonflexible Light, flexible, elastic but weak and inflammable Transparent and not sensitive to light.
Properties of materials
Stronger, higher tensile strength, not so brittle, does not corrode easily, can withstand higher applied forces and loads, relatively cheaper
Concrete
Steel
Fibre optics
Reflect light rays and allow light to travel along the fibre.
Fibreglass
Glass
Polyester plastic
Light, strong, tough, resilient and flexible, with high tensile strength and not flammable.
Photochromic glass
Glass
Sensitive to light: darkness when light intensity is high, becomes clear when light intensity.
CONCLUSION
We must appreciate these various synthetic industrial materials.One of the way is by doing continuous research and development ( R & D ) to produce better materials used to improve our standard of living. As we live in a changing world, our society is getting more complex. New materials are required to overcome new challenges and problems we face in our daily lives. Synthetic material are developed constantly due to the limitation and shortage of natural materials. New technological developments are used by scientists to make new discoveries. New materials for clothing, shelter, tools and communication to improve our daily life are developed continuously for the well-being of mankind. New needs and new problem will stimulate the development of new synthetic materials. For example, the new use of plastic composite material will replace metal in the making of a stronger and lighter car body. This will save fuel and improve speed. Plastic composite materials may one day used to make organs for organ transplant in human bodies. This will become necessity with the shortage of human organ donors. The understanding of the interaction between different chemicals is important for both the development of new synthetic materials and the disposal of such synthetic materials as waste. A responsible and systemic method of handling the waste of synthetic materials and their by-product is important to prevent environmental pollution. The recycling and development of environmental friendly synthetic material should be enforced.