Chemistry and Society: Impact and Responsibility
The chapter explores the critical role of chemistry in everyday life and its profound ethical and environmental impacts. It emphasizes the importance of responsible chemical practices and innovations that address global challenges while promoting sustainability and equitable development. Green chemistry principles are introduced as solutions to minimize harmful effects and enhance societal benefits through responsible decision-making.
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What we have learnt
- Chemistry is integral to various products that enhance human well-being, but it also poses ethical and environmental challenges.
- Green chemistry aims to minimize hazardous substances and promote sustainable chemical practices.
- Ethical considerations in chemistry are essential for balancing development needs with environmental impacts.
Key Concepts
- -- Green Chemistry
- An approach to chemical design and processes that reduces or eliminates the use and generation of hazardous substances.
- -- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- A set of 17 global goals established by the United Nations to address various global challenges, including poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability.
- -- Polymers
- Large molecules made up of repeating structural units (monomers), used to create various synthetic materials, including plastics.
- -- Emulsification
- The process of mixing two unmixable liquids, such as oil and water, aided by agents like soaps or detergents.
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