Green Chemistry and Pollution Prevention Overview

<p>Methods for analyzing and eliminating contaminants already in the environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The illness and death of turkeys from moldy peanut meal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A ‘benign by design’ process reduces toxic waste generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creation of waste and energy consumption. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural substances are inherently safer than chemicals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lysergic acid derivatives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The senior-graduate level. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reproducing any part of the book by any means. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The companies were afraid that people with the disease would not pay for the drugs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The public’s perception often differs from scientific findings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There was a lack of foresight regarding these diseases. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An artificial sweetener with a special use permit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is a growing suspicion of scientific endeavors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mercury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Substituting polyolefins for polyvinyl chloride (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>26% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>70% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trichloroethylene (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7670 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lawsuits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the cause and prevent similar future incidents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1380 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Less stringent effluent legislation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A pressure gauge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>60,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent accidents even if there is an equipment failure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blowing the polymer with an inert gas. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Butadiene (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ireland, France, and Japan. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A solvent reacted with sodium and water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$30.2 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Double hulled ships. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$65.7 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2,136,870 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chrysler (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formosa Plastics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>66% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6.8 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disorders associated with repeated trauma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be harmful if done improperly. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electrodialysis using bipolar membranes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A field focused on creating chemical processes that minimize waste and environmental harm.

A future where future generations have the same resources and opportunities as we do.

The study of how industries can interact and work together to reduce waste and pollution.

Chemicals that are non-toxic and pose minimal risk to human health or the environment.

The intentional design of chemical processes that reduce or eliminate pollution from the start.

Chemical processes designed to be environmentally friendly and minimize waste.

Chemicals that are harmful to the environment and may cause pollution.

Chemical processes that generate waste or have negative environmental consequences.

The fear or aversion towards chemicals, often driven by misconceptions and misinformation.

A type of mold that produces toxins, such as aflatoxins.

A potent toxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus, commonly found in peanuts and other crops. It is a known carcinogen.

A group of powerful psychoactive chemicals found in the ergot fungus, which grows on rye and other grains. It can cause hallucinations and other adverse effects.

A type of mushroom known for its toxicity. Some species can contain deadly poisons that can cause serious health problems.

A Japanese culinary delicacy that uses the pufferfish, which contains tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin. The fish must be prepared by highly skilled chefs to avoid fatal poisoning.

The public's perception of toxicity and risk often differs from scientific findings. Sometimes relying on the belief that natural origins are safer than chemical ones can be oversimplified.

An artificial sweetener once commonly used in many products, but now considered a potential carcinogen in rodents. It remains in many toothpastes in the US.

The amount of a chemical that causes death to 50% of a test population of animals. It's used to assess a chemical's acute toxicity.

A system designed to prevent accidents or minimize their impact, even in case of failures in other systems or equipment.

The study and analysis of accidents to identify causes and prevent future occurrences.

Chemicals released into the environment, often as a result of accidents or improper handling.

The use of environmental protection measures to prevent pollution and promote sustainability.

Regulations and standards that govern the release of pollutants from industrial activities into the environment.

The difference in production costs between countries, often due to factors like labor or regulations.

The use of lower labor costs and less strict regulations in one country to gain a competitive advantage over production in other countries.

Substances that can cause cancer.

A chemical compound used in cleaning metal parts. It can contaminate water sources.

A type of plastic made with new metallocene catalysts. Can be used as an alternative to polyvinyl chloride, which is used in vinyl chloride production.

A method used to remove hydrogen chloride from stack gases. This helps reduce air pollution.

A chemical compound used in the production of vinyl chloride. It is a known carcinogen.

A chemical that can explode in a fire or reaction.

A major incident where a large quantity of oil is released into marine environment.

A safety regulation requiring ships to have two hulls to prevent oil spills.

A reaction that can become very hot and potentially explode.

Regulations aimed at minimizing environmental damage and improving safety in European industries.

An accident that led to the release of a large amount of butadiene.

A specific region where tankers are prohibited to prevent oil spills.

The amount of toxic substances released by a company into the environment.

The annual count of work-related injuries and illnesses in the U.S.

A repetitive strain injury to the wrist and hand, a common occupational illness.

The total economic cost of work-related injuries and illnesses in the U.S. per year.

An approach to waste management that involves converting waste into fertilizers.

A method of separating ions from a solution using a membrane.

A process where waste materials are transformed back into their original forms.

The use of membranes to filter out specific components from a solution.