typical process reactions

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O V E R V I E W

This unit introduces the purposes of various reactions that occur in process systems. Covered are the basic concepts of inorganic reactions in terms of ionization, oxidation-reduction, and neutralization. Organic reactions are discussed in terms of alkylation, polymerization, halogenation, and hydrogena¬tion.

O B J E C T I V E S

Inorganic Process Reactions: Ionization

Explain the difference between organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry.
Define the following terms: ionization, anion, and cation.
Explain the theory of ionization.
Describe how ion exchangers are used to purify water.

Inorganic Process Reactions: Oxidation-Reduction

Define oxidation-reduction and explain some of the basic concepts of an oxidation-reduction reaction.
Describe the oxidation-reduction reaction that produces ammonia.

Inorganic Process Reactions: Neutralization

Define neutralization.
Describe the basic chemistry of neutralization.
Describe how neutralization is used in industry.

Introduction To Organic Chemistry

Explain how hydrocarbons form bonds.
Describe some of carbon's reaction characteristics.
Explain the function of structural formulas.
Describe some different types of structural formulas.

Organic Process Reactions: Alkylation

Describe an alkylation reaction.
Describe how an alkyl is formed during an alkylation reaction.
Describe a typical industrial alkylation system.

Organic Process Reactions: Halogenation

Describe the characteristics of the halogen group of elements.
Describe the basic operation of a halogenation system.

Organic Process Reactions: Polymerization

Describe the major steps in polymerization.
Describe the operation of a polymerization system.

S U B J E C T S

Inorganic Process Reactions: Ionization

Ionization
Ion exchange resins
Ion exchange in a typical demineralizer