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What minerals do plants need and why? (3)

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N: Encourages leaf growth and stem formation
K: promotes flower and fruit production and disease resistance
P: (phosphorus) seed growth and root development

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What are NPK fertilisers?

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A fertiliser than contains correct proportions of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus for plant growth

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What is an advantage of NPK fertilisers compared to others?

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They are designed with correct proportions for better yield unlike seaweed, manure or other natural fertilisers

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Which water soluble ions do fertiliser compounds contain? Why are they water soluble?

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Nh4+
NO3-
PO4 3-
So they can be absorbed by plants

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Describe the haber process

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1: nitrogen from the air and hydrogen from natural gas is pumped through compressor pipes
2: the gases are compressed to 2000 atmospheres inside the compressor
3: the pressurised gasses are pumped into a tank with catylic iron beds at temps 450.C
4: the ammonia is cooled and liquified and removed
5: the untested N2 and H2 is recycled

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What is the reversible equation for ammonia production (The haber process)

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N2(g) + 3H2(g) - 2NH3(g)

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What are some uses of ammonia?

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Fertilisers
Textiles
Explosives

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Haber process: What happens to the equilibrium and yield/rate when you increase temperatures?

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Rate = increase
Equilibrium = shift left

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Haber process: What happens to the equilibrium and yield/rate when you decrease temperatures?

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Rate= decrease
Equilibrium = shifts right

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Haber process: What happens to the equilibrium and yield/rate when you increase pressure?

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Rate = increase
Equilibrium = shift’s right

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Haber process: What happens to the equilibrium and yield/rate when you decrease pressure?

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Rate = decrease
Equilibrium = left

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Haber process: What happens to the equilibrium and yield/rate when you add a catalyst?

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Rate = increase
Equilibrium = no shift

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Why is the temperature 450.C for the haber process?

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A higher temperatures means the the reverse reaction is favoured so a higher yield of reactants
At a low temp, a higher yield of products would be made
But at lower temperatures the reaction is too slow , so 450 is a compromise

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Why is the pressure at 200 atmospheres for the haber process?

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A lower pressure would favour the reverse reaction as it will attempt to counteract the change by creating more molecules , so a high yield of reactants
A high pressure would favour the forwards reaction as it willl try to decrease the pressure by creating fewer molecules, so a higher yield of products
But, high pressures can be dangerous and expensive equipment is needed
So 200 atm is a compromise

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Why is a catalyst used in the haber process?

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It doesn’t affect the equilibrium, but it increases the rate as the activation energy is lowered
It doesn’t effect yield either
It decreases costs

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What is a finite resource?

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A resource that will eventually run out because the rate of production is lower than the rate of use

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What are examples of renewable resources

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Timber, solar power, leather, cotton

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What are examples of non renewable resources?

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Minerals from crust, ethanol, coal , oil

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What is potable water?

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Safe for human consumption

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Is potable water pure?

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No

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Sources of potable water?

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Surface water (lakes, rivers, reservoirs
Aquifers (porous rocks underground) - groundwater

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2 ways to treat water?

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1) filtration to remove debris then sterilising (with Uv light , ozone or chlorine) to remove microbes and bacteria
2)desalination -removal of salt from sea water through distillation or reverse osmosis when the water is put through a semi permeable membrane to filter the salt

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What is a negative about desalination?

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Large amounts of energy and expensive

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RP8: analysis and purification of water samples

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1) use universal indicator on different water samples to determine the pH
2) weiagh an empty basin to 2 decimal places
3) add 25 cm3 of the first water sample into the basin
4) heat the basin until majority of the water is evaporated
5) weigh the basin once cooled and calculate the mass of the dissolved solids

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RP8 b : purifying a water sample by distillation
1) add water sample to a conical flask and set up the distillation apparatus 2) heat the water 3) collect the distilled water 5) determine bp
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Sources of waste water
Sewage, agricultural waste
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What is the process at sewage treatment plans?
1) screening and grit removal (remove twigs and bags etc.) 2) sedimentation - water is set still in a settlement tank and sewage sludge sinks whilst effluent floats 3) aerobic digestion - effluent is removed and treated by aerobic digestion (air is pumped into the water to encourages the breakdown of microbes 4) anaerobic digestion- the sewage sludge is broken down through anaerobic digestion. This releases methane gas which can be used for energy Sometimes toxic substances may be removed through chemicals and UV
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Alternative methods of extracting rose (phytomining)
1) plants are grown in soil with metals of interest 2) as the plants grow, the metals get absorbed through the plants vascular system and become concentrated is its leaves and shoots 4) these parts of the plant are harvested, dried and burned 5) this ash contains metal compinds which can be extracted through displacement or electrolysis
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Alternative methods of extracting ores (bio leaching)
1)some bacteria can break down ores to form acidic solutions contains metal ions 2) this solution is called a leachate which is rich in étal ions 4) these ions can be reduced to metal by displacement or electrolysis
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What is a LCA
Life cycle assessment: an analysis of the overall environmental impact that a product has had over its lifetime
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Stages of an LCA?
RAW MATERIALS: obtaining the materials can use up resources and damage habitats and emit gases MANUFACTURING: this stage can use up land for factories ,produce waste or use fossil fuels USE: this stage can cause air pollution (cars) DISPOSAL: this stage can use up space at landfill sites and can be recycled
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What is sustainability?
Meeting the needs of the current generation without damaging the lives of future generations
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What is corrosion?
The destruction of materials by chemical substances in the environment which react
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What is the formula for rusting?
Iron + water + oxygen - hydrated iron (III)oxide
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Is an iron nail in a test tube is exposed to water and air, will it rust?
Yes, it is exposed to oxygen and water
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If in iron nail in a test tube is filled with water with oil on top, will it rust?
No, te oil provides a barrier to prevent oxygen diffusing into the water
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If a nail in a test tube ie exposed to air and has calcium chloride below it, will it rust?
No, the calcium chloride absorbs all water molecules
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If an iron nail is covered in aliminium, will it rust?
No the aluminium oxide acts as a protective layer
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What are prevention methods for rusting?
Barrier- paint, oil, grease, electroplating Sacrificial protection- a more reactive metal can be attached to a less reactive one so it oxidises instead e.g. zinc on steel ships
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What is galvanising?
When iron is protected with a layer of zinc as a sacrificial layer
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Why are alloys harder?
The different sized atoms distorts the layers
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What is bronze made of?
Copper and tin
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Properties and uses of bronze
Tough, corrosion resistant Used to make medals and statues
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What is brass made of?
Copper and zinc
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Uses and properties of brass
Complex shapes, corrosion resistant Ornaments, instruments
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Gold alloys
24 carat- pure gold, soft, expensive 12 carat- alloy, cheaper
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Steel alloys properties - high carbon
Strong and brittle
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Steel alloys properties - low carbon
Softer , malleable
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Stainless steel?
Iron nickel, cobalt Corrosion resistant
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Aluminium alloys - high density
String
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Aluminium alloys - low density
Light
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What is steel made of?
Iron and carbon
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What are ceramics?
Non metal solids with high melting points
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In what conditions is low density poly(ethene) made?
High pressure and moderate temperatures
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Properties of low density poly(ethene)
Flexible
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In what conditions is high density poly(ethene) made?
Low temperatures and pressures with a catalyst
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Properties of high density poly(ethene)
Rigid, solid
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What is a thermosetting polymer?
Consists of strong cross linked chains with string rigid structures and high melting points, used in plugs
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What is a thermosoftening polymer?
Tangles chains with no cross links, low melting points, can be melted and moulded, used for packaging
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What is concrete made of and what are its properties?
Sand /gravel and cement, strong
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What is fibreglass made of and what are its properties?
Glass fibres, polymer resin, low density and strong
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What is carbon fibre made of and what are its properties?
Carbon nanotubes and polymer resin, strong and light
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What is wood made of?
Cellulose fibres and organic polymer
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LCA: paper bag vs plastic bag
Paper: wood is renewable Not trying can tear, used once in lifetime usually Transported to landfill or recycling, could be heavier and take more energy Breaks down quickly Plastic: crude oil is non renewable and a leak could lead to destruction of habitats Strong and re used during lifetime Transported to landfill or recycling Non biodegradable , litter and landfill

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