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UNIT 2
MODULE 3: INDUSTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (cont’d)

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES EXPLANATORY NOTES SUGGESTED PRACTICAL
ACTIVITIES

6. Chlorine

Students should be able to:

6.1. describe the chemical
processes involved in the
electrolysis of brine using
the diaphragm cell;

6.2. discuss the economic Include sodium hydroxide.
advantages of chlorine
production by the
diaphragm cell method;

6.3. discuss the industrial Bleaches, PVC, halogenated
importance of the halogens hydrocarbons, solvents,
and their compounds; and, aerosols, refrigerants,
anaesthetics.

6.4. assess the impact of the Refer to Specific Objective 1.3.
chlor-alkali industry on the
environment.

7. Sulphuric Acid

Students should be able to:

7.1. describe the Contact Include the principles of
process for the chemical equilibrium and
manufacture of sulphuric kinetics. Include equations.
acid;

7.2. discuss the industrial SO2 in food preservation and
importance of compounds H2SO4 manufacture.
of sulphur; and,

7.3. assess the impact of the Refer to Specific Objective 1.3.
sulphuric acid industry.

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