Chemistry of the Environment: Human Impact and Sustainability
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What is the primary tool that helps understand and manage the environment in a beneficial way?

  • Chemical engineering
  • Government regulations
  • Environmental activism
  • Advancements in technology (correct)
  • What is the critical factor for economic growth in both developed and developing nations?

  • Energy production
  • Industrial processes
  • Water treatment
  • Chemical processes (correct)
  • What is the wavelength range of radiation that breaks the C—Cl bond in chlorofluorocarbons?

  • 400-450 nm
  • 250-300 nm
  • 190-225 nm (correct)
  • 300-350 nm
  • What is the primary reactant that forms sulfuric acid in the air?

    <p>Sulfur dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of the depletion of ozone in the upper atmosphere?

    <p>Increased risk of skin cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason why chlorofluorocarbons are not degraded naturally in the atmosphere?

    <p>They are not water soluble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of green chemistry in relation to the planet's natural processes?

    <p>To maintain a balance between human activities and Earth's natural processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following principles of green chemistry is most closely related to minimizing waste?

    <p>Prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of multicropping in the context of ICM?

    <p>Improved crop diversity and simultaneous land use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a principle of green chemistry?

    <p>Renewable Resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of ICM as a form of crop production?

    <p>Dynamic and adaptable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key requirement for meeting human needs in a sustainable manner, according to the principles of green chemistry?

    <p>Meeting needs with renewable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of designing safer chemicals according to the principles of environmental chemistry?

    <p>To minimize toxicity and maintain the desired function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred approach to chemical reactions in terms of energy efficiency?

    <p>Conducting reactions at room temperature and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using catalytic reagents in chemical processes?

    <p>To improve product yields with a lower energy cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of reducing derivatives in chemical processes?

    <p>To minimize waste generation and reduce the use of additional reagents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred approach to the use of auxiliary substances in chemical processes?

    <p>To use them as little as possible and opt for non-toxic alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of designing for degradation in chemical processes?

    <p>To minimize the environmental impact of chemical waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

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