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Environmental Impact of Chemical Industries

Chemistry ⇒ Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Impact of Chemical Industries starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Environmental Impact of Chemical Industries. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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A chemical industry emits 1000 kg of SO₂ per day. If the emission standard is 0.5 kg per hour, by how much does the industry exceed the standard in a 24-hour period?
A chemical plant discharges 5000 L of wastewater containing 0.2 g/L of lead. Calculate the total mass of lead released. (Give your answer in kg.)
Describe one way in which chemical industries can reduce their carbon footprint.
Describe the environmental consequences of accidental chemical spills from industries.
Describe the environmental risks associated with the storage of hazardous chemicals in industries.
Describe two environmental impacts of improper disposal of chemical industry solid waste.
Explain how chemical industries contribute to acid rain formation.
Explain the impact of chemical industry emissions on the ozone layer.
Explain the importance of public awareness in reducing the environmental impact of chemical industries.
Explain the role of activated carbon in industrial wastewater treatment.
Explain the significance of the term 'cradle-to-grave' in the management of chemical industry products.
Explain the term 'bioaccumulation' in the context of chemical industry pollutants.
Explain the term 'zero liquid discharge' (ZLD) in the context of chemical industries.
Explain why heavy metals from chemical industries are particularly dangerous to the environment.
Explain why the monitoring of effluent quality is important in chemical industries.
List two ways in which chemical industries can minimize their environmental impact.
Name one heavy metal commonly found in industrial wastewater that poses a threat to aquatic life.