7.2 - Green Chemistry (Introduction)
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Practice Questions
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What is green chemistry?
💡 Hint: Think about chemistry that is 'environmentally friendly.'
Name one principle of green chemistry.
💡 Hint: This principle focuses on not creating pollutants.
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What does green chemistry aim to minimize?
💡 Hint: Think about the two main aspects of sustainability.
True or False: Renewable feedstocks are materials that cannot be replenished naturally.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'renewable' means.
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Design a green chemistry process for a common household product, listing potential renewable feedstocks, energy-efficient practices, and minimizing waste.
💡 Hint: Consider sustainable materials and energy conservation in your design.
Critically evaluate the challenges chemists face in implementing the principles of green chemistry in large-scale manufacturing.
💡 Hint: Think about what companies may prioritize and the hurdles they face.
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