2.3 The Wider Impact Of Chemistry Definitions Flashcards
(4 cards)
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Biofuels
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Fuels made from once existing organic matter. These fuels are renewable and sustainable and are an alternative to fossil fuels.
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Synthesis
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The process of combining different elements and compounds to build new molecules
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Sustainability
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The process of using resources at a rate that allows their supply to be maintained.
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Green chemistry
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Chemistry that aims to be sustainable in terms of energy and resources and restricts pollution.
