2.3- The Wider Impact of Chemistry Flashcards by Rukaya Kazeem

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Chemical synthesis

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Chemical synthesis is the process of carrying out specific chemical reactions in order to produce a desired compound.

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Sustainable chemistry

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Sustainable chemistry is chemistry that is carried out with the intention to not use up the earth’s resources and to limit the amount of pollutants released.

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What should be considered when choosing a reaction pathway to synthesise a desired product?

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Availability of reactants.
Least waste produced (high atom economy).
Fewest stages possible.
Fastest rate of reaction.
Safe reaction conditions.

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