Green chemistry

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/green-chemistry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the foundational framework?The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, articulated by Anastas and Warner
2. What is the resource management?Emphasis on using renewable feedstocks and improving atom economy
3. Why do scientists use green chemistry?Scientists use green chemistry to reduce pollution, save money, and protect workers and the environment. It helps make new products that are safer and more sustainable.
4. How does green chemistry make chemical reactions safer?It uses special catalysts that can be reused, so less waste is made. It also designs molecules that break down into harmless parts after use.

Hazardous substances: Chemicals that pose a significant risk to human health or the environment.
Pollution prevention: A proactive strategy focused on designing processes to avoid generating pollution.
Atom economy: A measure of how efficiently atoms from reactants are incorporated into the final product.