GRADE 12 – UNIT 5: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

About Course
This unit explores the principles of green chemistry, emphasizing sustainable and environmentally friendly chemical processes. It highlights the importance of reducing hazardous substances, minimizing waste, and improving energy efficiency. Key concepts include:
- Greenhouse Effect: The role of greenhouse gases like CO₂ and CH₄ in trapping heat and contributing to global warming.
- Pollution: The impact of air, water, and soil pollutants such as heavy metals, plastics, and industrial emissions on the environment and human health.
- Atom Economy: A measure of reaction efficiency, promoting the use of processes that maximize the incorporation of reactants into the final product.
- Ozone Depletion: The effects of harmful gases, such as nitrogen oxides, on the ozone layer, leading to increased UV radiation exposure.
- Cleaner Production: Using renewable resources, safer chemicals, and energy-efficient methods to reduce environmental harm and promote sustainability.
Course Content
UNIT 5: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
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TextBook Review Exercice Part 1
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TextBook Review Exercice Part II
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TextBook Review Exercice Part III
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TextBook Review Exercice Part IV