Question

Write one use of zeolite.

Answer 1

Hint: Zeolite is a chemical have three dimensional structure with a molecular formula of $N{{a}_{2}}A{{l}_{2}}S{{i}_{2}}{{O}_{8}}$ . Zeolites are available in nature and can be prepared artificially. There are more than 50 different types of zeolites available in the market.

Complete answer:
- In the question it is asked to write the uses of zeolite.
- Zeolites have pores in its three dimensional structure.
- Due to the presence of pores in its structure they can be used as an ion exchanger bed.
- Zeolites can be used in the purification of water nothing but in softening of water.
- Natural zeolites are found in volcanoes.
- Zeolite has a big role as a catalyst and is used in the process of cracking and in hydrocarbon synthesis.
- Zeolites can be used in the separation of gases, the pores on the zeolites help to accommodate the gas particles in it.
- The melting point of zeolites is 1000 degree Celsius.
- Zeolites are inorganic materials and insoluble in water and look like small granules by appearance.
- Zeolites do not have the property to undergo oxidation with air.

Note:
In Greek zeolite means ‘boiling stone’. There is a chance of getting cancer if we are going to inhale the zeolites. At the time of using an ion exchanger in water purification the cations which are present in the hard water are going to be trapped in the pores of the zeolites.