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