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Who played a pivotal role in the synthesis of synthetic polymers like nylon and polyethylene?
Who played a pivotal role in the synthesis of synthetic polymers like nylon and polyethylene?
- Paul Anastas
- John Warner
- Wallace Carothers (correct)
- A.M. Helmenstine
Which century saw the transformation of materials science and everyday life due to the discovery of synthetic polymers?
Which century saw the transformation of materials science and everyday life due to the discovery of synthetic polymers?
- 18th century
- 21st century
- 20th century (correct)
- 19th century
Who introduced the concept of green chemistry in the 1990s?
Who introduced the concept of green chemistry in the 1990s?
- John Warner
- A.M. Helmenstine
- Paul Anastas (correct)
- Wallace Carothers
What does green chemistry emphasize?
What does green chemistry emphasize?
Which field focuses on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in chemistry?
Which field focuses on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in chemistry?
When was the concept of green chemistry introduced?
When was the concept of green chemistry introduced?
Which chemist is associated with DuPont and the synthesis of revolutionary materials?
Which chemist is associated with DuPont and the synthesis of revolutionary materials?
Who was the first to propose that matter exists in the form of particles and coined the term 'atoms'?
Who was the first to propose that matter exists in the form of particles and coined the term 'atoms'?
Which scientist differentiated between compounds and mixtures and was the first to propose the combination of small particles to form molecules?
Which scientist differentiated between compounds and mixtures and was the first to propose the combination of small particles to form molecules?
Who invented the mercury barometer in 1643?
Who invented the mercury barometer in 1643?
Which scientist discovered boron, iodine, and acid-base indicators like litmus?
Which scientist discovered boron, iodine, and acid-base indicators like litmus?
Who was among the alchemists (~1000–1650) that used metallic compounds and plant-derived materials to treat diseases?
Who was among the alchemists (~1000–1650) that used metallic compounds and plant-derived materials to treat diseases?
Which scientist formulated the fundamental gas laws during his lifetime?
Which scientist formulated the fundamental gas laws during his lifetime?
'Who discovered sulfuric acid?' is a question related to which scientist?
'Who discovered sulfuric acid?' is a question related to which scientist?
Among these scientists, who was the earliest to practice alchemy in search of a universal solvent and methods to treat diseases?
Among these scientists, who was the earliest to practice alchemy in search of a universal solvent and methods to treat diseases?
In which century did alchemists engage in practices like trying to change metals into gold and discovering elixirs for longevity?
In which century did alchemists engage in practices like trying to change metals into gold and discovering elixirs for longevity?
The term 'atoms' was first introduced by which ancient thinker?
The term 'atoms' was first introduced by which ancient thinker?
