Sulfuric acid can be produced from mined sulfur via the Contact Process. The first two stages in the industrial production of sulfuric acid by this process are represented below.

Give a reason why, in stage I, the molten sulfur is sprayed into the burner rather than being allowed to flow through it.
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A conflict is involved in choosing the best temperature to be used in stage II, where the reaction is 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) => 2SO₃(g)
Describe the nature of the conflict and explain how the conflict is resolved.
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Would increasing the pressure of the reacting mixture in the converter affect the amount of SO₃ produced in stage II? Explain your answer.
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Sulfuric acid is a diprotic acid. The first ionisation reaction of sulfuric acid is complete while its second ionisation is that of a weak acid. Give chemical equations for both the first and second ionisation reactions
of sulfuric acid.

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Give one major industrial use of sulfuric acid

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