6 - Industrial Preparation of Hydrogen
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Practice Questions
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What is produced when steam passes over red-hot coke?
💡 Hint: Think about the reaction involving water and carbon.
What does electrolysis of water produce?
💡 Hint: Consider the breakdown of water molecules.
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What is the main reaction for producing water gas?
💡 Hint: Think about the reaction involving coke and steam.
Electrolysis is a method that requires what type of energy?
💡 Hint: Consider how electricity influences chemical reactions.
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If 100 grams of coke are used with sufficient water, calculate the maximum amount of hydrogen gas that could be produced.
💡 Hint: Keep in mind the molar masses and the stoichiometry from the reaction.
Considering the cost of electricity for electrolysis is $0.20 per kWh, calculate the cost of producing hydrogen from 2 moles of water over a typical 2-hour electrolysis.
💡 Hint: Estimate energy requirements and use your cost knowledge.
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