Harnessing the Power of Green Chemistry for Sustainability
  • 1. What is green chemistry?
A) Design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.
B) A type of chemistry that only uses green-colored chemicals.
C) Chemical engineering field focused on creating new colors.
D) Study of plant biology and its applications in chemistry.
  • 2. Why is green chemistry important for sustainability?
A) To promote the use of harmful chemicals.
B) To exploit natural resources.
C) To minimize the impact of chemical processes on human health and the environment.
D) To encourage the use of traditional methods.
  • 3. What role do catalysts play in green chemistry?
A) They slow down reactions and waste energy.
B) They introduce hazardous by-products.
C) They increase the rate of chemical reactions while reducing energy consumption.
D) They have no impact on chemical processes.
  • 4. How does green chemistry support global efforts for climate change mitigation?
A) By increasing reliance on fossil fuels.
B) By disregarding renewable energy sources.
C) By accelerating deforestation.
D) By reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices in industries.
  • 5. How does green chemistry contribute to energy conservation?
A) By using non-renewable resources.
B) By increasing energy consumption.
C) By designing processes that operate at lower temperatures and pressures.
D) By generating more waste.
  • 6. How can green chemistry contribute to safer products for consumers?
A) By promoting unsafe manufacturing practices.
B) By designing chemicals that are less toxic and pose lower health risks.
C) By using untested ingredients.
D) By disregarding product safety regulations.
  • 7. What is a renewable feedstock?
A) Raw material derived from natural resources that can be replenished.
B) A substance that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
C) Chemical residue that cannot be recycled.
D) Non-biodegradable waste.
  • 8. What is the importance of life cycle assessment in green chemistry?
A) To reduce product quality.
B) To ensure rapid product obsolescence.
C) To evaluate the environmental impact of a product from raw material extraction to disposal.
D) To ignore the impact of products on ecosystems.
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