the wide impact of chemistry

Question 1

what is chemical synthesis

Answer 1

deliberate production of different chemical products

Question 2

how does atom economy relate to sustainability in chemistry

Answer 2

little to no waste is produced alongside products

Question 3

explain the economic impact of chemical synthesis

Answer 3

they can be used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and manufacturing

Question 3

explain the environment impact of chemical synthesis

Answer 3

can produce products harmful for the environment

Question 4

explain environmental impact of energy production from fossil fuels

Answer 4

CO2 and sulfur damages the environment and causes global warming

Question 5

why is energy production from renewable sources considered more sustainable

Answer 5

can be used forever and doesn’t have limited supply

Question 6

what is a biofuel

Answer 6

use of biological things for energy

Question 7

describe trees being a carbon neutral energy source

Answer 7

produced by burning trees but more trees are planted so cancel out

Question 8

how is acid rain produced

Answer 8

sulfur impurities dissolving into water rain

Question 9

environmental impact of acid rain

Answer 9

this acid rain can have major impacts on the ecosystem

Question 10

why is the use of catalyst considered to be a green principle

Answer 10

less energy needed so better for the environment

Question 11

what is the catalytic converter

Answer 11

fitted into exhaust system to convert harmful CO and NO into CO2 sand N2 and O2 with use of rhodium