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1

Opening and revision of end of term 3 2025 exams

2 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Alkynes. Nomenclature.
Isomerism in alkynes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify various alkynes.
To name and draw structures of alkynes.
Discuss a table of members of alkynes.
Review naming of alkanes and alkene and compare this with naming of alkynes.
charts
K.L.B. BK III
P. 122-123
Longhorn
Book III
PP 126-129 171-5
2 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
Physical properties of ethyne.
Chemical properties of ethyne.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To list down physical properties of ethyne.
Teacher demonstration: Preparation of ethyne.
Deduce properties of other alkynes.
charts
K.L.B. BK III
PP. 125-126
Longhorn
Book III
PP 197-80
2 3-4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Tests for alkynes. Uses of alkynes.
Introduction to Alkanols and Nomenclature
Isomerism in Alkanols
Laboratory Preparation of Ethanol
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe tests for alkynes and state uses of alkynes.
Explain positional and chain isomerism
- Draw isomers of given alkanols
- Name different isomeric forms
- Classify isomers as primary, secondary, or tertiary
Discussion and explanations.

Assignment.
Study positional isomerism examples (propan-1-ol vs propan-2-ol)
- Practice drawing chain isomers
- Exercises on isomer identification and naming
- Discussion on structural differences
charts
Molecular models, Table 6.1 and 6.2, alkanol structure charts, student books
Isomer structure charts, molecular models, practice worksheets, student books
Sugar, yeast, warm water, conical flask, delivery tube, lime water, thermometer
K.L.B. BK III
P.130

Longhorn Book III
PP 180-84

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 170-171
2 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Industrial Preparation and Physical Properties
Chemical Properties of Alkanols I
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain hydration of ethene method
- Compare laboratory and industrial methods
- Analyze physical properties of alkanols
- Relate properties to molecular structure
Study ethene hydration using phosphoric acid catalyst
- Compare fermentation vs industrial methods
- Analyze Table 6.3 - physical properties
- Discussion on hydrogen bonding effects
Table 6.3, industrial process diagrams, ethene structure models, property comparison charts
Ethanol, sodium metal, universal indicator, concentrated H₂SO₄, ethanoic acid, test tubes
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 171-173
3 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Chemical Properties of Alkanols II
Uses of Alkanols and Health Effects
Introduction to Alkanoic Acids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate oxidation and esterification reactions
- Test oxidizing agents on ethanol
- Prepare esters from alkanols
- Explain dehydration reactions
Complete Experiment 6.2: Test with acidified K₂Cr₂O₇ and KMnO₄
- Observe color changes
- Esterification with ethanoic acid
- Study dehydration conditions
Acidified potassium chromate/manganate, ethanoic acid, concentrated H₂SO₄, heating apparatus
Charts showing alkanol uses, health impact data, methylated spirit samples, discussion materials
Alkanoic acid structure charts, Table 6.5 and 6.6, molecular models, student books
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 173-176
3 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Laboratory Preparation of Ethanoic Acid
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Prepare ethanoic acid by oxidation
- Write equations for preparation
- Set up oxidation apparatus
- Identify product by testing
Experiment 6.3: Oxidize ethanol using acidified KMnO₄
- Set up heating and distillation apparatus
- Collect distillate at 118°C
- Test product properties
Ethanol, KMnO₄, concentrated H₂SO₄, distillation apparatus, thermometer, round-bottom flask
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 179-180
3 3-4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkanoic Acids
Esterification and Uses of Alkanoic Acids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate chemical reactions of ethanoic acid
- Test with various reagents
- Write chemical equations
- Analyze acid strength
Explain ester formation process
- Write esterification equations
- State uses of alkanoic acids
- Prepare simple esters
Experiment following Table 6.8: Test ethanoic acid with indicators, metals, carbonates, bases
- Record observations
- Write equations
- Discuss weak acid behavior
Complete esterification experiments
- Study concentrated H₂SO₄ as catalyst
- Write general esterification equation
- Discuss applications in food, drugs, synthetic fibres
2M ethanoic acid, universal indicator, Mg strip, Na₂CO₃, NaOH, phenolphthalein, test tubes
Ethanoic acid, ethanol, concentrated H₂SO₄, test tubes, heating apparatus, cold water
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 180-182
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 182-183
3 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Introduction to Detergents and Soap Preparation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define detergents and classify types
- Explain saponification process
- Prepare soap in laboratory
- Compare soapy and soapless detergents
Study soap vs soapless detergent differences
- Experiment 6.5: Saponify castor oil with NaOH
- Add salt for salting out
- Test soap formation
Castor oil, 4M NaOH, NaCl, evaporating dish, water bath, stirring rod, filter paper
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 183-186
4 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Mode of Action of Soap and Hard Water Effects
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain soap molecule structure
- Describe cleaning mechanism
- Investigate hard water effects
- Compare soap performance in different waters
Study hydrophobic and hydrophilic ends
- Demonstrate micelle formation
- Test soap in distilled vs hard water
- Observe scum formation
- Write precipitation equations
Soap samples, distilled water, hard water (CaCl₂/MgSO₄ solutions), test tubes, demonstration materials
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 186-188
4 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Soapless Detergents and Environmental Effects
Introduction to Polymers and Addition Polymerization
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain soapless detergent preparation
- Compare advantages/disadvantages
- Discuss environmental impact
- Analyze pollution effects
Study alkylbenzene sulphonate preparation
- Compare Table 6.9 - soap vs soapless
- Discussion on eutrophication and biodegradability
- Environmental awareness
Flow charts of detergent manufacture, Table 6.9, environmental impact data, sample detergents
Polymer samples, monomer structure charts, molecular models, calculators, polymer formation diagrams
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 188-191
4 3-4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Addition Polymers - Types and Properties
Condensation Polymerization and Natural Polymers
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify different addition polymers
- Draw structures from monomers
- Name common polymers
- Relate structure to properties
Explain condensation polymerization
- Compare with addition polymerization
- Study natural polymers
- Analyze nylon formation
Study polystyrene, PTFE, perspex formation
- Practice identifying monomers from polymer structures
- Work through polymer calculation examples
- Properties analysis
Study nylon 6,6 formation from diamine and dioic acid
- Natural polymers: starch, protein, rubber
- Vulcanization process
- Compare synthetic vs natural
Various polymer samples, structure identification exercises, calculation worksheets, Table 6.10
Nylon samples, rubber samples, condensation reaction diagrams, natural polymer examples
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 195-197
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 197-200
4 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Polymer Properties and Applications
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare advantages and disadvantages of synthetic polymers
- State uses of different polymers
- Discuss environmental concerns
- Analyze polymer selection
Study Table 6.10 - polymer uses
- Advantages: strength, lightness, moldability
- Disadvantages: non-biodegradability, toxic gases
- Application analysis
Table 6.10, polymer application samples, environmental impact studies, product examples
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 200-201
5 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Comprehensive Problem Solving and Integration
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Solve complex problems involving alkanols and acids
- Apply knowledge to practical situations
- Integrate polymer concepts
- Practice examination questions
Worked examples on organic synthesis
- Problem-solving on isomers, reactions, polymers
- Integration of all unit concepts
- Practice examination-style questions
Comprehensive problem sets, past examination papers, calculators, organic chemistry summary charts
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 167-201
5 2
RADIOACTIVITY
Introduction, Nuclear Stability and Types of Radioactivity
Types of Radiation and Their Properties
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define nuclide, isotope, and radioisotope
- Compare nuclear vs chemical reactions
- Explain neutron/proton ratios
- Distinguish natural from artificial radioactivity
Q/A: Review atomic structure from Form 2
- Study Table 7.1 - nuclear vs chemical reactions
- Analysis of neutron/proton ratios and nuclear stability
- Discussion on natural vs artificial radioactivity
Periodic table, atomic structure charts, Table 7.1, nuclear stability diagrams
Radiation type charts, penetration diagrams, electric field illustrations, safety equipment charts
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 199-201
5 3-4
RADIOACTIVITY
Radioactive Decay and Half-Life Concept
Half-Life Calculations and Problem Solving
Nuclear Reactions and Equations
Radioactive Decay Series and Sequential Reactions
Nuclear Fission and Chain Reactions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define half-life of radioactive isotopes
- Plot radioactive decay curves
- Calculate remaining amounts after decay
- Apply conservation of mass and energy
Write balanced nuclear equations
- Apply conservation laws for mass and atomic numbers
- Explain alpha and beta emission effects
- Balance complex nuclear reactions
Study Table 7.2 - iodine-131 decay data
- Plot decay graph using given data
- Calculate fractions remaining after multiple half-lives
- Practice basic half-life problems
Practice writing nuclear equations for alpha emission
- Study beta emission examples
- Apply mass and atomic number conservation
- Balance various nuclear reactions with missing nuclides
Graph paper, Table 7.2 data, calculators, decay curve examples, half-life data table
Calculators, comprehensive problem sets, worked examples, isotope half-life comparison tables
Nuclear equation examples, periodic table, conservation law charts, practice worksheets
Decay series charts, thorium series diagram, nuclide stability charts, practice decay series
Fission reaction diagrams, chain reaction illustrations, nuclear reactor diagrams, energy calculation examples
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 204-206
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 205-207
5 5
RADIOACTIVITY
Nuclear Fusion and Energy Comparisons
Medical and Diagnostic Applications
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define nuclear fusion process
- Compare fusion with fission processes
- Write fusion equations
- Explain stellar energy production and fusion applications
Study hydrogen fusion examples
- Compare fusion vs fission characteristics and energy yields
- Stellar fusion processes
- Hydrogen bomb vs nuclear reactor principles
Fusion reaction diagrams, comparison tables, stellar fusion charts, energy comparison data
Medical radioisotope charts, treatment procedure diagrams, diagnostic equipment images, case studies
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 207-208
6 1
RADIOACTIVITY
Industrial, Agricultural and Dating Applications
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain industrial leak detection
- Describe agricultural monitoring techniques
- Discuss carbon-14 dating principles
- Analyze food preservation methods
Study leak detection using short half-life isotopes
- Carbon-14 dating of archaeological materials
- Phosphorus tracking in agriculture
- Gamma radiation food preservation
Carbon dating examples, agricultural application charts, industrial use diagrams, food preservation data
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 208-209
6 2
RADIOACTIVITY
Radiation Hazards and Environmental Impact
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify radiation health hazards
- Explain genetic mutation effects
- Discuss major nuclear accidents
- Analyze long-term environmental contamination
Study Chernobyl and Three Mile Island accidents
- Genetic mutation and cancer effects
- Long-term radiation exposure consequences
- Nuclear waste disposal challenges
Accident case studies, environmental impact data, radiation exposure charts, contamination maps
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 209-210
6-7

Exams

8

Mid term break

9 1
RADIOACTIVITY
Safety Measures and International Control
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain radiation protection principles
- Describe proper storage and disposal methods
- Discuss IAEA role and standards
- Analyze monitoring and control systems
Study IAEA guidelines and international cooperation
- Radiation protection protocols and ALARA principle
- Safe storage, transport and disposal methods
- Environmental monitoring systems
IAEA guidelines, safety protocol charts, monitoring equipment diagrams, international cooperation data
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 209-210
9 2
RADIOACTIVITY
Half-Life Problem Solving and Graph Analysis
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Solve comprehensive half-life problems
- Analyze experimental decay data
- Plot and interpret decay curves
- Determine half-lives graphically
Plot decay curves from experimental data
- Determine half-lives from graphs
- Analyze count rate vs time data
- Complex half-life calculation problems
Graph paper, experimental data sets, calculators, statistical analysis examples, comprehensive problem sets
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 199-210
9 3-4
RADIOACTIVITY
REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS
Nuclear Equations and Conservation Laws
Definition of Reaction Rate and Collision Theory
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Balance complex nuclear equations
- Complete nuclear reaction series
- Identify unknown nuclides using conservation laws
- Apply mass-energy relationships
- Define rate of reaction and explain the term activation energy
-Describe collision theory and explain why not all collisions result in products
-Draw energy diagrams showing activation energy
-Explain how activation energy affects reaction rates
Practice balancing nuclear reactions with multiple steps
- Complete partial decay series
- Identify missing nuclides using conservation principles
- Mass-energy calculation problems
Q/A: Compare speeds of different reactions (precipitation vs rusting). Define reaction rate as "measure of how much reactants are consumed or products formed per unit time." Introduce collision theory: particles must collide with minimum energy (activation energy) for successful reaction. Draw energy diagram showing activation energy barrier. Discuss factors affecting collision frequency and energy.
Nuclear equation worksheets, periodic table, decay series diagrams, conservation law examples
Examples of fast/slow reactions, energy diagram templates, chalk/markers for diagrams
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 199-210
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 64-65
9 5
REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS
Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the effect of concentration on reaction rates
-Investigate reaction of magnesium with different concentrations of sulphuric acid
-Illustrate reaction rates graphically and interpret experimental data
-Calculate concentrations and plot graphs of concentration vs time
Class experiment: Label 4 conical flasks A-D. Add 40cm³ of 2M H₂SO₄ to A, dilute others with water (30+10, 20+20, 10+30 cm³). Drop 2cm magnesium ribbon into each, time complete dissolution. Record in Table 3.1. Calculate concentrations, plot graph. Explain: higher concentration → more collisions → faster reaction.
4 conical flasks, 2M H₂SO₄, distilled water, magnesium ribbon, stopwatch, measuring cylinders, graph paper
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 65-67
10 1
REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS
Change of Reaction Rate with Time
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe methods used to measure rate of reaction
-Investigate how reaction rate changes as reaction proceeds
-Plot graphs of volume of gas vs time
-Calculate average rates at different time intervals
Class experiment: React 2cm magnesium ribbon with 100cm³ of 0.5M HCl in conical flask. Collect H₂ gas in graduated syringe as in Fig 3.4. Record gas volume every 30 seconds for 5 minutes in Table 3.2. Plot volume vs time graph. Calculate average rates between time intervals. Explain why rate decreases as reactants are consumed.
0.5M HCl, magnesium ribbon, conical flask, gas collection apparatus, graduated syringe, stopwatch, graph paper
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 67-70
10 2
REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS
Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the effect of temperature on reaction rates
-Investigate temperature effects using sodium thiosulphate and HCl
-Plot graphs of time vs temperature and 1/time vs temperature
-Apply collision theory to explain temperature effects
Class experiment: Place 30cm³ of 0.15M Na₂S₂O₃ in flasks at room temp, 30°C, 40°C, 50°C, 60°C. Mark cross on paper under flask. Add 5cm³ of 2M HCl, time until cross disappears. Record in Table 3.4. Plot time vs temperature and 1/time vs temperature graphs. Explain: higher temperature → more kinetic energy → more effective collisions.
0.15M Na₂S₂O₃, 2M HCl, conical flasks, water baths at different temperatures, paper with cross marked, stopwatch, thermometers
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 70-73
10 3-4
REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS
Effect of Surface Area on Reaction Rate
Effect of Catalysts on Reaction Rate
Effect of Light and Pressure on Reaction Rate
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the effect of surface area on reaction rates
-Investigate reaction of marble chips vs marble powder with HCl
-Compare reaction rates using gas collection
-Relate particle size to surface area and collision frequency
- Explain effects of suitable catalysts on reaction rates
-Investigate decomposition of hydrogen peroxide with and without catalyst
-Define catalyst and explain how catalysts work
-Compare activation energies in catalyzed vs uncatalyzed reactions
Class experiment: React 2.5g marble chips with 50cm³ of 1M HCl, collect CO₂ gas using apparatus in Fig 3.10. Record gas volume every 30 seconds. Repeat with 2.5g marble powder. Record in Table 3.5. Plot both curves on same graph. Write equation: CaCO₃ + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + H₂O + CO₂. Explain: smaller particles → larger surface area → more collision sites → faster reaction.
Class experiment: Decompose 5cm³ of 20-volume H₂O₂ in 45cm³ water without catalyst, collect O₂ gas. Repeat adding 2g MnO₂ powder. Record gas volumes as in Fig 3.12. Compare rates and final mass of MnO₂. Write equation: 2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂. Define catalyst and explain how it lowers activation energy. Show energy diagrams for both pathways.
Marble chips, marble powder, 1M HCl, gas collection apparatus, balance, conical flasks, measuring cylinders, graph paper
20-volume H₂O₂, MnO₂ powder, gas collection apparatus, balance, conical flasks, filter paper, measuring cylinders
0.1M KBr, 0.05M AgNO₃, test tubes, dark cupboard, direct light source, examples of photochemical reactions
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 73-76
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 76-78
10 5
REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS
Reversible Reactions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- State examples of simple reversible reactions
-Investigate heating of hydrated copper(II) sulphate
-Write equations for reversible reactions using double arrows
-Distinguish between reversible and irreversible reactions
Class experiment: Heat CuSO₄·5H₂O crystals in boiling tube A, collect liquid in tube B as in Fig 3.15. Observe color changes: blue → white + colorless liquid. Pour liquid back into tube A, observe return to blue. Write equation with double arrows: CuSO₄·5H₂O ⇌ CuSO₄ + 5H₂O. Give other examples: NH₄Cl ⇌ NH₃ + HCl. Compare with irreversible reactions.
CuSO₄·5H₂O crystals, boiling tubes, delivery tube, heating source, test tube holder
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 78-80
11 1
REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS
Chemical Equilibrium
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain chemical equilibrium
-Define dynamic equilibrium
-Investigate acid-base equilibrium using indicators
-Explain why equilibrium appears static but is actually dynamic
Experiment: Add 0.5M NaOH to 2cm³ in boiling tube with universal indicator. Add 0.5M HCl dropwise until green color (neutralization point). Continue adding base then acid alternately, observe color changes. Explain equilibrium as state where forward and backward reaction rates are equal. Use NH₄Cl ⇌ NH₃ + HCl example to show dynamic nature. Introduce equilibrium symbol ⇌.
0.5M NaOH, 0.5M HCl, universal indicator, boiling tubes, droppers, examples of equilibrium systems
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 80-82
11 2
REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS
Le Chatelier's Principle and Effect of Concentration
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- State Le Chatelier's Principle
-Explain effect of concentration changes on equilibrium position
-Investigate bromine water equilibrium with acid/base addition
-Apply Le Chatelier's Principle to predict equilibrium shifts
Experiment: Add 2M NaOH dropwise to 20cm³ bromine water until colorless. Then add 2M HCl until excess, observe color return. Write equation: Br₂ + H₂O ⇌ HBr + HBrO. Explain Le Chatelier's Principle: "When change applied to system at equilibrium, system moves to oppose that change." Demonstrate with chromate/dichromate equilibrium: CrO₄²⁻ + H⁺ ⇌ Cr₂O₇²⁻ + H₂O.
Bromine water, 2M NaOH, 2M HCl, beakers, chromate/dichromate solutions for demonstration
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 82-84
11 3-4
REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS
Effect of Pressure and Temperature on Equilibrium
Industrial Applications - Haber Process
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain effect of pressure changes on equilibrium
-Explain effect of temperature changes on equilibrium
-Investigate NO₂/N₂O₄ equilibrium with temperature
-Apply Le Chatelier's Principle to industrial processes
- Apply equilibrium principles to Haber Process
-Explain optimum conditions for ammonia manufacture
-Calculate effect of temperature and pressure on yield
-Explain role of catalysts in industrial processes
Teacher demonstration: React copper turnings with concentrated HNO₃ to produce NO₂ gas in test tube. Heat and cool the tube, observe color changes: brown ⇌ pale yellow representing 2NO₂ ⇌ N₂O₄. Explain pressure effects using molecule count. Show Table 3.7 with pressure effects. Discuss temperature effects: heating favors endothermic direction, cooling favors exothermic direction. Use Table 3.8.
Analyze Haber Process: N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃ ΔH = -92 kJ/mol. Apply Le Chatelier's Principle: high pressure favors forward reaction (4 molecules → 2 molecules), low temperature favors exothermic forward reaction but slows rate. Explain optimum conditions: 450°C temperature, 200 atmospheres pressure, iron catalyst. Discuss removal of NH₃ to shift equilibrium right. Economic considerations.
Copper turnings, concentrated HNO₃, test tubes, heating source, ice bath, gas collection apparatus, safety equipment
Haber Process flow diagram, equilibrium data showing temperature/pressure effects on NH₃ yield, industrial catalyst information
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 84-87
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 87-89
11 5
REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS
Industrial Applications - Contact Process
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply equilibrium principles to Contact Process
-Explain optimum conditions for sulphuric acid manufacture
-Compare different industrial equilibrium processes
-Evaluate economic factors in industrial chemistry
Analyze Contact Process: 2SO₂ + O₂ ⇌ 2SO₃ ΔH = -197 kJ/mol. Apply principles: high pressure favors forward reaction (3 molecules → 2 molecules), low temperature favors exothermic reaction. Explain optimum conditions: 450°C, atmospheric pressure, V₂O₅ catalyst, 96% conversion. Compare with Haber Process. Discuss catalyst choice and economic factors.
Contact Process flow diagram, comparison table with Haber Process, catalyst effectiveness data
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 89
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