Green Chemistry
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Which principle of Green Chemistry focuses on the prevention or minimization of hazardous/toxic products?

  • Designing safer chemicals (correct)
  • Energy requirements for reactions
  • Prevention of Waste/ byproducts
  • Selection of appropriate auxiliary substances

What is the main goal of Green Chemistry?

  • To minimize waste and byproducts
  • To maximize incorporation of materials into final products
  • To design safer chemicals (correct)
  • To use energy-efficient reactions

Which principle of Green Chemistry focuses on the selection of appropriate auxiliary substances, such as solvents and separation agents?

  • Maximum incorporation of materials into final products
  • Prevention of Waste/ byproducts
  • Selection of appropriate auxiliary substances (correct)
  • Designing safer chemicals

What is the term used to describe the process of using microwaves or ultrasonic energy to reduce energy requirements in chemical reactions?

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Which principle of Green Chemistry focuses on the selection of starting materials and the avoidance of unnecessary derivatization?

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Which area of chemistry focuses on the design of products and processes that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances?

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Which principle of Green Chemistry focuses on the prevention or minimization of hazardous/toxic products?

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Which principle of Green Chemistry focuses on the selection of starting materials and the avoidance of unnecessary derivatization?

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What is the term used to describe the process of using microwaves or ultrasonic energy to reduce energy requirements in chemical reactions?

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Which principle of Green Chemistry focuses on the selection of appropriate auxiliary substances, such as solvents and separation agents?

<p>Safer solvents and auxiliaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Designing safer chemicals

Principle focusing on preventing hazardous/toxic products.

Main goal of Green Chemistry

To design chemicals that are safer for human health and the environment.

Auxiliary substances selection

Principle emphasizing the choice of safe solvents and separation agents.

Energy-efficient reactions

Using microwaves or ultrasonic energy for less energy in reactions.

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Starting materials selection

Principle of choosing safe starting materials to avoid unnecessary steps.

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Green chemistry

Field dedicated to designing processes that limit hazardous substances.

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Pollution prevention

Principle aimed at minimizing hazardous/toxic product generation.

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Atom economy

Focus on maximizing the incorporation of materials into products.

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Green synthesis

Using innovative methods like microwaves to make chemistry efficient.

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Safer solvents and auxiliaries

Choosing safer solvents to reduce risks in chemical processes.

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