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Section B, Question 9(a)Question part (a)
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a. ‘Research suggests that biofuel production may give rise to several undesirable effects. Potential drawbacks include changes to land use patterns that may increase greenhouse ga
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ii. Use your answer to part a.i to discuss which reaction is better aligned with green chemistry. Support your answer by referencing the relevant green chemistry principle. Refer t
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b. ‘Biodiesel can be blended and used in many different concentrations. The most common are B5 (up to 5% biodiesel) and B20 (6% to 20% biodiesel). B100 (pure biodiesel) is typicall
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i. United Nations Sustainable DevelopmentGoals ~~ 22 HH ii. Green chemistry principles 23 i. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals The following nine goals are relevant to V
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ii. Green chemistry principles The following seven green chemistry principles are relevant to VCE Chemistry: = Atom economy: Processes/pathways should be designed to maximise incor
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iii. Types of economies 23 iii. Types of economies Linear Natural Take Make Distribute Use Dispose resources. Circular resources Recycle Compost Enrich Use e Repair End of Chemistr
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Question 1 Which one of the following correctly represents the reaction of glucose in human cells? Type of reaction Endothermic or exothermic A. respiration endothermic B. respirat
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Question 1 Which one of the following is an equation for the combustion of a fuel? A. N 2(g) + O 2 (g) → 2NO(g) ∆H = +181 kJ mol−1 B. CO(g) + 1 2 2 O ( ) g → CO2(g) ∆H = −284 kJ mo
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Question 2 Which one of the following statements is correct? A. Fuel cells and galvanic cells produce heat. B. Fuel cells have inert electrodes whereas galvanic cells do not. C. Fu
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Question 2 Which one of the following is true of secondary cells? A. Side reactions do not occur. B. Fuel cells are a type of secondary cell. C. The cathodes are always positively
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Instructions for Section A Answer all questions in pencil on the answer sheet provided for multiple-choice questions. Choose the response that is correct or that best answers the q
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Question 3 Molecules X, Y and Z all have the same number of carbon atoms. O C X Y Z What is the order of melting points, from highest to lowest, for these three molecules? A. Y, X,
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