📚 Topic Summary
Applied and environmental chemistry deals with the application of chemical principles to solve real-world problems related to the environment and everyday life. This includes understanding pollution, developing sustainable technologies, improving industrial processes, and ensuring the safety of consumer products. We examine chemical reactions and processes in the context of their impact on the earth and living organisms.
🧪 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Pollutant |
A. The process of cleaning up a contaminated site. |
| 2. Sustainability |
B. A substance that contaminates the environment. |
| 3. Acid Rain |
C. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. |
| 4. Remediation |
D. Rainwater that has been made acidic by atmospheric pollution. |
| 5. Green Chemistry |
E. The design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. |
(Answers: 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A, 5-E)
💧 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words provided: catalyst, biodegradable, atmosphere, pH, potable.
The Earth's _________ is vital for life. Water must be treated to make it _________ for drinking. A _________ speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed. Materials that can be broken down by natural processes are called _________. The _________ scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
(Answers: atmosphere, potable, catalyst, biodegradable, pH)
🌍 Part C: Critical Thinking
Describe one way chemistry is being used to address a specific environmental problem. Be specific and include examples.