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Industrial Chemistry
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How is pure sodium metal made from common salt?
It is made by electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, not by simple chemistry in water. Sodium metal is so reactive that water-based methods do not work for making it directly.
ChemistryIndustrial Chemistry
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How is ammonia made in the Haber process?
Ammonia is made by reacting nitrogen and hydrogen under high pressure and temperature with an iron catalyst. The process is essential for making fertilizers.
ChemistryIndustrial Chemistry