Question
In the last stage of Solvay process a mixture of sodium hydrogen carbonate and ammonium chloride is formed.
i. State the method used to separate the two
ii. Write the equation showing how lime is slaked
iii. Name any by product recycled in the Solvay process
i. State the method used to separate the two
ii. Write the equation showing how lime is slaked
iii. Name any by product recycled in the Solvay process
Answer
i. Filtration
ii. CaO(s)+ H2O(l)+ → Ca(OH)2(aq)
iii. Carbon IV oxide, ammonia, water
ii. CaO(s)+ H2O(l)+ → Ca(OH)2(aq)
iii. Carbon IV oxide, ammonia, water