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Sulfuric acid is one of the most important industrial chemicals
Students learn to:
- outline three uses of sulfuric acid in industry
- describe the processes used to extract sulfur from mineral deposits, identifying the properties of sulfur which allow its extraction and analysing potential environmental issues that may be associated with its extraction
- outline the steps and conditions necessary for the industrial production of H2SO4 from its raw materials
- describe the reaction conditions necessary for the production of SO2 and SO3
- apply the relationship between rates of reaction and equilibrium conditions to the production of SO2 and SO3
- describe, using examples, the reactions of sulfuric acid acting as:
- an oxidising agent
- a dehydrating agent
- describe and explain the exothermic nature of sulfuric acid ionisation
- identify and describe safety precautions that must be taken when using and diluting concentrated sulfuric acid
Students:
- gather, process and present information from secondary sources to describe the steps and chemistry involved in the industrial production of H2SO4 and use available evidence to analyse the process to predict ways in which the output of sulfuric acid can be maximised
- perform first-hand investigations to observe the reactions of sulfuric acid acting as:
- an oxidising agent
- a dehydrating agent
- use available evidence to relate the properties of sulfuric acid to safety precautions necessary for its transport and storage
Extract from Chemistry Stage 6 Syllabus (Amended October 2002). © 2009, Board of Studies NSW.