2.3 Green Chemistry

Question 1

Carbon Neutrality

Answer 1

Means that a chemical process such as fuel combustion does not lead to an overall increase in CO₂ levels.

Question 2

What is Biomass?

Answer 2

Is plant or animal material used for energy production

Question 3

Solar Power

Answer 3

Is a renewable source of energy generated by the light emitted by our sun

Question 4

Nuclear Power

Answer 4

Is a non-renewable source that generates electricity

Question 5

What are the six main functions of green chemistry ?

Answer 5

Renewable Raw Materials, Saving Energy, High Atom Economies, Catalysts, Toxic Materials and Solvents, Biodegradable Products

Question 6

Renewable Raw Materials

Answer 6

Using renewable raw materials such as plant based compounds whenever possible

Question 7

Saving Energy

Answer 7

Using as little energy as possible in reactions and getting this energy from renewable sources

Question 8

High Atom Economy

Answer 8

Using methods having high atom economy so that a high percentage ends up in the product

Question 9

Catalysts (not definition)

Answer 9

Developing better catalysts and biocatalysts

Question 10

How does green chemistry effect the use Toxic Materials and Solvents?

Answer 10

Avoiding their use when ever possible

Question 11

How are Biodegradable products used in green chemistry?

Answer 11

Making products that are biodegradable at the end of their useful lives