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Laboratory Preparation of Hydrogen
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Today, we are going to learn about the laboratory preparation of hydrogen. Can anyone tell me how we can prepare hydrogen in the lab?
Is it by using zinc and an acid?
Correct! We can react zinc with dilute hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid. The equation for this reaction is Zn + 2HCl β ZnClβ + Hββ. What do we notice about the produced hydrogen?
It is collected by the upward displacement of water since itβs lighter than air!
Exactly! And what apparatus do we need for this?
We need a Woulfeβs bottle and a delivery tube?
Good job! Remember to use only dilute acid and discard the first few bubbles released, as they can be mixed with air. Does everyone understand the precautions?
Yes, itβs important to keep it safe because hydrogen is explosive!
That's right! Safety first! Letβs summarize this: we prepare hydrogen using zinc and dilute acid, collect it over water, and must follow safety precautions.
Industrial Preparation of Hydrogen
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Now let's shift our focus to how hydrogen is produced on an industrial scale. Can anyone share one method used in industry?
I think it can be made from water gas!
That's correct! The water gas reaction involves passing steam over red-hot coke, as in C + HβO β CO + Hβ. Whatβs another method?
Electrolysis of water?
Yes! The equation for this is 2HβO β 2Hβ + Oβ when electric current is passed through acidified water. Which method do you think is more efficient?
Electrolysis seems effective but maybe expensive?
Great observation! Each method has its own advantages and challenges. To summarize: industrial hydrogen can be produced from water gas or electrolysis, each important for large-scale production.
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The preparation of hydrogen can be achieved through laboratory methods such as the reaction of zinc with dilute acid, as well as industrial methods like water gas production and water electrolysis. Each method has its own apparatus, precautions, and equations to follow.
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Preparation of Hydrogen
This section discusses two main methods for preparing hydrogen: laboratory and industrial methods. In laboratory settings, hydrogen can be prepared by reacting zinc with dilute hydrochloric or sulfuric acid, producing hydrogen gas that can be collected through the downward displacement of water. Industrial methods include producing hydrogen from water gas by passing steam over red-hot coke and through the electrolysis of water. Each method involves specific apparatus and equations, highlighting the versatility and importance of hydrogen preparation in various chemical processes.
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Laboratory Preparation (Zinc + Dilute Acid)
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Zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid to produce hydrogen gas.
Equation:
\[\text{Zn} + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{ZnCl}_2 + \text{H}_2
\]
Apparatus Used:
- Woulfeβs bottle or conical flask
- Thistle funnel
- Delivery tube
- Beehive shelf
- Water trough
Collection:
- Over water (since hydrogen is insoluble in water)
- Downward displacement of water method is used
Precautions:
- Use dilute acid, not concentrated.
- Discard the first few bubbles (mixed with air β explosive).
Detailed Explanation
In the laboratory, hydrogen can be produced by a chemical reaction between zinc and a dilute acid, such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid. During this reaction, zinc (Zn) displaces hydrogen ions from the acid, releasing hydrogen gas (Hβ). The equation represents this process.
To conduct this experiment, several apparatus are used: a Woulfeβs bottle or conical flask to hold the reaction mixture, a thistle funnel to add the acid, a delivery tube to channel the hydrogen gas produced, and a beehive shelf or water trough to collect the gas. Since hydrogen is not soluble in water, it can be captured using the downward displacement of water method. This method takes advantage of hydrogenβs lightness to rise above water.
Safety is critical in this experiment. Only dilute acids should be used to prevent violent reactions characteristic of concentrated acids. Also, the first few bubbles of gas produced should be discarded because they may contain air, which can be explosive when mixed with hydrogen.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine making a soda by combining a fizzy drink with iceβjust as bubbles of carbon dioxide rise and escape, hydrogen gas bubbles up and is collected when zinc meets the acid. However, just like you wouldn't want to shake the bottle of soda too hard for fear of a messy eruption, you must handle the hydrogen reaction carefully to avoid dangerous explosions!
Industrial Preparation of Hydrogen
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(a) From Water Gas (CO + Hβ):
Produced by passing steam over red-hot coke.
\[\text{C} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{CO} + \text{H}_2\]
(b) From Electrolysis of Water:
Passing electric current through acidified water splits it into hydrogen and oxygen.
\[2\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow 2\text{H}_2 + \text{O}_2\]
Detailed Explanation
In industrial settings, hydrogen can be manufactured through two prominent methods:
- From Water Gas: This method involves reacting steam with red-hot carbon (coke) to create a mixture known as water gas, which consists of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (Hβ). The reaction not only produces hydrogen but also captures heat, making it an efficient method.
- From Electrolysis of Water: Another way to produce hydrogen on an industrial scale is by electrolyzing water. This process involves applying an electric current to water that has been treated with an acid to facilitate the reaction. The electric current causes the water molecules to split into hydrogen (Hβ) and oxygen (Oβ) gases. This is a clean method, especially when the electricity comes from renewable sources.
Examples & Analogies
Consider the analogy of making hot chocolate on a stove. Heating up the milk helps blend in the cocoa powder seamlessly. Similarly, the heat from the coke helps extract hydrogen during the reaction with steam. On the other hand, think of electrolysis like using a battery-powered mixer to whip up fluff in a separated mixtureβit splits the solution into distinct parts: the frothy hydrogen and the leftover oxygen!
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Key Concepts
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Laboratory preparation: Reaction of zinc with dilute acid produces hydrogen gas.
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Industrial production: Hydrogen can be produced from water gas or electrolysis.
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Safety precautions: Important when collecting hydrogen due to its explosive nature.
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Examples
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When zinc is added to dilute hydrochloric acid, bubbles of hydrogen gas are produced, which can be collected via a delivery tube.
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In an industrial setting, steam reacts with red-hot coke to produce hydrogen gas for various chemical processes.
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π΅ Rhymes Time
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When zinc meets acid, hydrogen's free, a bubbly gas, as we can see!
π Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a chemist named Zina mixing zinc and a sour liquid. Suddenly, bubbles form, and they collect in a tube, showing hydrogen's triumphant arrival.
π§ Other Memory Gems
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Remember: 'Zinc + Acid = Hydrogen' to recall the main reactants!
π― Super Acronyms
HAZARDOUS - Hydrogen's Always Zesty And Reacts Dilute, Obviously Unsafe.
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Term: Hydrogen
Definition:
The first element in the periodic table, symbol H, and the lightest and most abundant element in the universe.
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Term: Zinc
Definition:
A metallic element used in the reaction with dilute acids to produce hydrogen gas.
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Term: Electrolysis
Definition:
A process that uses electric current to drive a chemical reaction, such as splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.