Problem #1:  The plant makes liquid CO2 by treating dolomitic limestone with commercial sulfuric acid. The dolomite analyzes 68% CaCO3, 30% MgCO3, and 2.0% SiO2; the acid is 94% H2SO4 and 6.0% H2O. a. Draw the complete diagram (DO NOT FORGET THIS) b. What are the balanced chemical reaction equations? c. What is the pounds of CO2 produced per ton of dolomite? d. How much sulfuric acid was used to convert CaCO3 to CaSO4? e. How much sulfuric acid was used to convert MgCO3 to MgSO4? f. What amount of commercial acid was used per ton of dolomite in pounds

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The plant makes liquid CO2 by treating dolomitic limestone with commercial sulfuric acid. The dolomite analyzes 68% CaCO3, 30% MgCO3, and 2.0% SiO2; the acid is 94% H2SO4 and 6.0% H2O.

a. Draw the complete diagram (DO NOT FORGET THIS)

b. What are the balanced chemical reaction equations?

c. What is the pounds of CO2 produced per ton of dolomite?

d. How much sulfuric acid was used to convert CaCO3 to CaSO4?

e. How much sulfuric acid was used to convert MgCO3 to MgSO4?

f. What amount of commercial acid was used per ton of dolomite in pounds?

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