How do we make new chemicals? Chemical Synthesis How do we make new chemicals? What raw materials from the Earth do we use to make chemical products.

give examples to illustrate the importance of chemical synthesis describe some of the key differences between large-scale manufacture of bulk chemicals and small-scale production of fine chemicals

Bulk chemicals: ammonia, sodium hydroxide, ethene and sulfuric acid Fine chemicals – drugs, pesticides, herbicides, liquid crystals for flat screen tvs. What differences are there between these chemicals?

Making sulfuric acid http://www.rsc.org/education/teachers/resources/alchemy/index2.htm Making medicines

When profits mean more than safety. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22195495

Major stages in making chemicals A need for a chemical is identified. A “pilot plant” is set up to find out the requirements for production. Costs are considered and balanced with potential profit. A proper chemical plant is built costing millions of pounds but creating a lot of jobs.

Sort the cards into pros and cons of chemical synthesis. Use the cards to help you write a 6 mark question and marking scheme about chemical synthesis. Write a revision card.