5.21 Industrial production

Question 1

Industrial production

Answer 1

High pressures and temperatures are desired for industrial reactions to increase the rate of reaction

A higher temperature, however, shifts equilibrium towards the reactants, so a compromise is required to ensure a fast rate of reaction and a high yield of products.

A catalyst is used because of the effect of having an increased rate of reaction, however they are also expensive

High temperatures and pressures can be expensive and dangerous and the equipment required is very expensive