4.10.1.1 · Sustainable Development
What is sustainable development?
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Development that meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
AQA GCSE Chemistry · Topic 10
Using Resources flashcards
51 cards on Using Resources, every one written against a numbered point in section 4.10 of the AQA Chemistry spec. Here’s what the topic covers, and 4 cards to try.
- 51Flashcards
- 8Sub-topics
- 8Higher only
- 28Triple only
Try 4 cards from Using Resources.
Answer each one in your head, then check. In the app, how well you knew it decides when you see it again.
4.10.1.2 · Potable Water
What is potable water, and why isn't it pure?
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Water that is safe to drink, with low levels of dissolved salts and microbes. It isn't chemically pure because it still contains dissolved substances.
4.10.1.3 · Waste Water Treatment
What must be removed from sewage and agricultural waste water?
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Organic matter and harmful microbes. Industrial waste water may also need harmful chemicals removed.
4.10.1.4 · Extracting Copper
Why are new ways of extracting copper needed?Higher
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High-grade copper ores are becoming scarce.
- +47more Using Resources cards in the app, shown to you just before you’d forget them.Join the waitlist →
What’s in Using Resources?
Every part of section 4.10 of the AQA spec, and how many cards cover it. Higher-only cards are hidden for Foundation students. Cards only on the separate Chemistry GCSE are hidden for Combined Science.
- 4.10.1.1Sustainable Development3 cards
- 4.10.1.2Potable Water6 cards
- 4.10.1.3Waste Water Treatment3 cards
- 4.10.1.4Extracting Copper5 cards
- 4.10.2Life Cycle Assessment & Recycling6 cards
- 4.10.3.1–4.10.3.2Corrosion & AlloysTriple only10 cards
- 4.10.3.3Ceramics, Polymers & CompositesTriple only6 cards
- 4.10.4The Haber Process & FertilisersTriple only12 cards
Required practicals in this topic.
The method, the variables and a worked example for each.
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