Alcohol Production (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes
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What temperature is used in the fermentation of glucose to produce ethanol?
What temperature is used in the fermentation of glucose to produce ethanol?
35°C
Which type of process is fermentation for ethanol production?
Which type of process is fermentation for ethanol production?
Batch process
What pressure is used in the hydration of ethene to produce ethanol?
What pressure is used in the hydration of ethene to produce ethanol?
60 atm
What acts as the catalyst in the fermentation of glucose?
What acts as the catalyst in the fermentation of glucose?
Enzymes in yeast
How many moles of are produced per mole of glucose in fermentation?
How many moles of are produced per mole of glucose in fermentation?
2 moles
What is the boiling point of ethanol used in fractional distillation?
What is the boiling point of ethanol used in fractional distillation?
78°C
What type of mechanism is involved in the hydration of ethene?
What type of mechanism is involved in the hydration of ethene?
Electrophilic addition
Which catalyst is used in the hydration of ethene?
Which catalyst is used in the hydration of ethene?
Concentrated
What is a biofuel?
What is a biofuel?
Fuel from living organisms or biomass
What is a major ethical concern with biofuel production?
What is a major ethical concern with biofuel production?
Food vs fuel dilemma