Green Chemistry and Sustainability · Summer Term
Sustainable Solvents and Reagents
Exploring alternatives to hazardous solvents and reagents in chemical processes.
Key Questions
- Explain the environmental and health benefits of using greener solvents.
- Compare the properties of traditional organic solvents with supercritical fluids and ionic liquids.
- Design a hypothetical experiment using a sustainable solvent for a common reaction.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Chemistry - Industrial ChemistryA-Level: Chemistry - Organic Chemistry
Year: Year 13
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Green Chemistry and Sustainability
Period: Summer Term
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