Synthesis Gas : The Interim Exquisite

Experiments 2-1 and 2-2 study the production of hydrogen gas by different chemical reactions. By using a hydrogen gas collection apparatus and the principles of chemistry, we were able to evaluate the data and reach our goal. Experiment 2-1 uses zinc, magnesium and aluminum and how much hydrogen gas they produce to predict the volume of hydrogen gas produced for different masses of each metal. In this experiment we see that each metal has an increasing amount of hydrogen gas as mass goes up, however each metal had different amount of hydrogen gas for the same mass. Zinc produced the least amount of hydrogen gas, then increasing with magnesium, and aluminum produced the highest amount. The

In 1859, the first oil well was dug, however, the gasoline had no use until the invention of the automobile (EIA, 2014). Nowadays, gasoline is classified as a refinery product and is produced as three types: Unleaded Regular, Premium and Super-Premium (Gary, J. et al, 2007). The first one is most common between automobiles, it is a byproduct of crude oil with an 87 octane rating and a highly flammable material. It is also environmentally-friendly and has less hazardous to health due to no lead compounds. Premium Gasoline is less polluted due to its detergent additives that make engines cleaner. It shares similar characteristics

The products of interest within this experiment are 2-methyl-1-butene and 2-methyl-2-butene from sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid catalyzed dehydration of 2-methyl-2-butanol. The reaction mixture was then separated into its separate alkene components by steam distillation and then analyzed by gas chromatography (GC), Infrared Radiation (IR) spectroscopy, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) imaging. Gas chromatography is an analytical technique that is able to characterize if specific compounds exist in a reaction mixture, even if they are in low quantities, assess how much of a compound exists within a reaction mixture relative to other components within the sample, and determine the purity of an isolated product. In the case of this experiment, gas chromatography is used to analyze how pure the alkene reaction sample was and if any remnants of impurities or 2-methyl-2-butanol remained in the sample after isolation of alkene components.

Conservation of Mass and Energy are the hallmarks of our natural world, and as we progress as a civilization there is an ever increasing need to satisfy our growing demand for energy. This leads to the present need for more innovative solutions that are able to solve the world 's energy needs within the confines of the natural laws we live with. The Earth 's petrochemical reserves represent a finite amount of available, extractable, energy that mankind is able to harvest. In order to continue meeting the need for our civilization to thrive, or at the least, maintain, itself; we have to continue, as chemical engineers, providing new and novel ways to support the world with ways to implement Mass and Energy transportation. The main issue at hand is that newer, sustainable, energy is needed.

For sample A, I predicted that it was either potassium or sodium because the chloride salt before the experiment was very similar in texture, size, and colour, (small, white/clear, powdery grains). While burning, all three of the samples produced an orange flame that became smoother at the end. As I anticipated, sample A turned out to be potassium. Although, I had trouble distinguishing whether the sample was K or Na because of how similar they were throughout the whole process. As for sample B, my prediction was that it was either zinc or lithium, since they were the only element samples that were wet because water vapour was absorbed from the air. In addition to that, sample B had a bright crimson/orange flame, just like Li, although the overall shape and length of the flame was more similar to Zn. It turned out that sample B is a Zn ion and a Li ion. This seems accurate because the sample had many similarities with both elements, although I wouldn’t have guessed that it was a mix of both elements. Rather, I blamed my perception and the observations I made.

Abstract In this experiment, microscale quantities of hydrogen and oxygen were generated to test their explosive nature both separately and in mixtures of various proportions in order to identify the mixture with the most explosive energy, via a pop test that measured relative loudness, thus determining the optimal ratio for their combustion reaction to give water, and determine a mole ratio for the reaction in a balanced equation. Each gas mixture was then tested for power as fuel through the launching of a micro mole rocket. The gases were produced via two separate generators which isolated a chemical reaction to either produce oxygen or hydrogen gas, the reactions included the single- replacement reaction reaction of zinc and hydrochloric acid to generate hydrogen gas, and the yeast catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to generate oxygen gas

The goal of this source is to inform others how ammonia fits into the chemistry as well as hydrogen peroxide.

The objective of Part 1 of this experimental procedure includes the isolation of a pure trimyristin from the mixture of compounds in nutmeg. The objective of Part 2 of this experimental procedure includes synthesizing myristic acid from the previously produced and collected trimyristin by hydrolysis. The myristic acid in its crude form will be recrystallized for purity. All products and compounds will then be tested for purity by taking their melting points.

Currently, hydrogen is generated from fossil fuels by the steam reforming of methane or natural gas. At extremely high temperatures from between 700-1100℃, steam water reacts with methane in an endothermic reaction to yield syngas (synthesis gas), which is a fuel gas mixture consisting primarily of hydrogen and carbon monoxide.

Nitrogen is commonly used for the production of ammonia. Large amounts of nitrogen are mixed with hydrogen, producing ammonia. This method is known as the Harber process. This ammonia is used to create explosives, fertilizer, and nitric acid.

A common chemical reaction at my house is lighting the gas grill. We grill out almost every day, all year long in either rain or shine. Propane is naturally occurring and it is composed of eight hydrogen atoms and three carbon atoms. It is created by the decomposition and reaction of organic matter over long periods of time, along with a variety of other hydrocarbons like gasoline, crude oil and butane. Propane is a liquefied petroleum gas. It is more compact in a liquid state than in a gas state, which allows for easy transport and storage.

With proper handling, hydrogen is as safe as any other fuels such as gasoline, diesel or natural gas – and in some instances even safer. For decades, codes and standard of handling hydrogen have been implemented and safe system designs have been developed. Now hydrogen is produced, shipped, distributed and used safely worldwide for the use in everything from welding to hydrogenated peanut butter. Over 50 million tonnes of hydrogen are produced annually worldwide. Hydrogen is the most common element in the universe, and it’s also the lightest. This means that if there is a leak in a storage tank, the hydrogen rises and diffuses quickly into non-flammable

Methane production from hydrogen and ethanol effluent was conducted. The effect of effluent concentration and trace element addition was investigated. All of experiment was done in triplicate using serum bottle. The serum bottle was cap with rubber stopper and aluminum cap then flushed with N2 gas to create anaerobic conditions, and placed in an incubator at the room temperature. During the incubation period, gaseous and liquid samples were taken and

In order to study the radioactivity of thorium, Soddy and Rutherford preformed an experiment in which ammonia was added to a solution of thorium and thorium hydroxide was precipitated out. This observation eventually led to the discovery of the radioactive properties found within the remaining solution. Both scientists then concluded that this was an outcome of a highly radioactive compound known as thorium-X. Using these experimental observations, a series of detailed testing was preformed regarding the radioactive behavior of the precipitate and remaining solution. Over the course of a few weeks, it became evident that radioactive decay is an effect of a variety of chemical reactions occurring inside the atom. Additional evidence that supported

Abstract The purpose of this experiment was to synthesize biodiesel using a green approach in a laboratory setting to create an environmentally safe alternative to petroleum diesel. Sodium Hydroxide was used as a catalyst in order to complete a transesterification reaction. The experiment took place over two days total as the glycerol and biodiesel compounds were given time to separate fully.