Introduction

Question 1

Is any substance discarded after primary use, or is worthless, defective and of no use.

Answer 1

Waste

Question 2

Any liquid, gaseous or solid matter, or other waste substance or a combination thereof resulting from any process of industry, manufacturing trade or business or from the development, processing or recovery of any natural resources

Answer 2

Industrial waste

Question 3

Too much waste discarded to the environment is known as ____.

Answer 3

pollution

Question 4

It means any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of any water, air and/or land resources of the Philippines

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Pollution

Question 5

Name 3 environmental pollutants

Answer 5

Ambient air/ source emission
Soil/ Sludge
Wastewater

Question 6

Pollution control law

Answer 6

RA 3931

Question 7

Scope of practice of chemical engineers for industrial waste management

Answer 7

Planning
Preparation of Feasibility Studies
Operations
Research and Development

Question 8

(T/F) Chemical engineers has the ability develop technologies, techniques and strategies that will significantly reduce the pollutants emitted by the industries.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

(T/F) Chemical engineers has the ability to develop complex solutions over environmental challenges.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

(T/F) Chemical engineers also focus on developing sustainable waste management strategies to ensure long-term environmental protection by implementing the principles of the
circular economy.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Types of industrial wastes according to characteristics

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Liquid waste
Solid waste
Chemical waste

Question 12

Types of industrial wastes according to safety

Answer 12

Hazardous
Nonhazardous

Question 13

It is a generic term to classify air pollutants comprising of suspended particles in air.

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Particulate matter

Question 14

Also known as particle pollution, is a complex mixture of extremely small particles and liquid droplets that get into the air. Once inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs and cause serious health effects.

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Particulate matter

Question 15

The toxicity behind the particulate matter is the absorption of diverse _____ and _____.

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Question 16

High volume sampling of particulate Matter

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Gravimetric analysis

Question 17

These are particles with 50 microns
or less in diameter do not enter the lungs but may enter the digestive
tract via the nasal passages

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total suspended particulates

Question 18

Is an atmospheric pollutant naturally generated by geothermal activities, usually derived from volcanoes, or produced by industrial activities from the combustion of coal and petroleum

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Sulfur dioxide

Question 19

Low volume sampling of sulfur oxide

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Pararosalinine method

Question 20

It is formed whenever fuel is combusted at high temperatures by a ‘fixing’ of the nitrogen in the combustion chamber’s dilution air

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Nitrogen oxide

Question 21

It is one of the precursors in the
formation of ground-level ozone, which can trigger serious respiratory problems.

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Nitrogen oxide

Question 22

Low volume sampling of nitrogen oxide

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Griess-saltzman method

Question 23

It is the primary concentration measurement for measuring the organic pollution of wastewater by determining the amount of oxygen required by the aerobic microorganisms

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Biochemical Oxygen Demand

Question 24

It is the total amount of oxygen consumed by strong oxidants present in the wastewater during the decomposition and chemical oxidation of organic/inorganic matter

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Chemical oxygen demand

Question 25

These are defined as solids in water that can be trapped by a filter.

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Total suspended solids

Question 26

These includes fats, oils, waxes, and other related constituents found in water, generally wastewater.

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Oil and grease

Question 27

It is a parameter, expressed in MPN/100 mL, that indicates microbial or bacterial contamination of wastewater. MPN = most probable number

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Fecal coliform

Question 28

Is an element and the second most abundant mineral in the body.

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Phosphorus

Question 29

High phosphate concentration is also linked to _____ process since phosphorus is a limiting nutrient.

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eutrophication

Question 30

Is a form of dissolved nitrogen that occurs naturally in soil and water. It is the primary source of nitrogen for plants.

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Nitrate

Question 31

Is an oxidized product of sulfur compound which a major precursor for biogeochemical cycles.

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Sulfate

Question 32

Is an inorganic chemical which are commonly generated from agricultural and human activities

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Ammonia

Question 33

Excessive ammonia in the wastewater impedes the natural ____ process in the water body resulting to low or depleting dissolved oxygen concentration detrimental to marine life.

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nitrification

Question 34

Is one of the major inorganic anions, or negative ions, in saltwater and freshwater. It originates from the dissociation of salts.

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Chloride

Question 35

Metals found in sludge

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Arsenic Barium Cadmium Chromium Lead Mercury Selenium Silver

Question 36

Is a chemical analysis process used to determine whether there are hazardous elements present in a waste. It involves a simulation of leaching through a landfill and can provide a rating that can prove if the waste is dangerous to the environment or not.

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Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure

Question 37

TCLP limits

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Total threshold limit concentration Soluble threshold limit concentration

Question 38

Is the primary agency responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country’s environment and natural resources.

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Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Question 39

It was formally established in 1978 with the enactment of Presidential Decree no. 1586. It is a planning and management tool that will help government, decision makers, the proponents and the affected community address the negative consequences or risks on the environment.

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Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)

Question 40

The law aims to regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures the present unreasonable risk to human health.

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RA 6969 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990

Question 41

The law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the National Air Quality guideline values for criteria pollutants, throughout the Philippines, while minimizing the possible associated impacts to the economy.

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RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 42

The law ensures proper segregation, collection, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adaptation of best eco-waste products.

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RA 9003 - Ecological Waste Management Act of 2000

Question 43

The law aims to protect the country's water bodies from pollution from land-based sources (industries and commercial establishments, agriculture and community/household activities).

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RA 9275 - Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Question 44

Industrial Waste Management Approaches

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Circular economy Waste-to-energy conversion Green chemistry Composting

Question 45

Is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances.

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Green chemistry