Two processes for producing ethanol are: • fermentation • hydration (reacting ethene with steam). The table below shows information about the processes. Give two advantages and two disadvantages of using fermentation to produce ethanol. – 6116

Q1.

Two processes for producing ethanol are: 

• fermentation 

• hydration (reacting ethene with steam). 

The table below shows information about the processes.

Give two advantages and two disadvantages of using fermentation to produce ethanol. 

Advantage of fermentation ___________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 

Advantage of fermentation 2 ___________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 

Disadvantage of fermentation 1 ________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 

Disadvantage of fermentation 2 ________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ (4)

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  1. Advantages of fermentation:

    Low energy usage

    Uses renewable raw materials

    Disadvantages of fermentation:

    Produces impure ethanol

    Slow rate of reaction

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