4.2.2 - Green Chemistry Flashcards
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what is green chemistry what are the 3 aims?
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- selection of particulr reagents to form a porduct with specific properties
1. prevent pollution
2. treat chemicals to make them safe prior to disposal
3. dispose of untreated chemcials safely
2
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what are the 12 principles of green chemistry?
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- waste prevention
- atom economy
- less hazardous chemical synthesis
- designing safer chemicals
- safer solvents and auxiliaries
- design for energy efficiency
- use of renewable feedstocks
- reduce derivatives
- catalysts
- design for degredation
- real-time pollution pevention
- safer chemistry for accident prevention
3
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what does atom economy mean?
A
% of desired products
4
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what is the formula for atom economy?
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= (molar mass of desired product/molar mass of all reactants) * 100
5
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complete the question
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