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Why is the use of NaHCO3 in this experiment an example of Green Chemistry? You must reference at least two principles of green chemistry in your response.
Please see 3 & 12 principles at American chemical Society official web page
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/greenchemistry/what-is-green-chemistry/principles/12-principles-of-green-chemistry.html
Less Hazardous Chemical
Syntheses
Wherever practicable, synthetic methods should be designed to use
and generate substances that possess little or no toxicity to human
health and the environment.
Inherently Safer Chemistry
for Accident Prevention
Substances and the form of a substance used in a chemical process
should be chosen to minimize the potential for chemical accidents,
including releases, explosions, and fires.
When NaHCO3 is heated above about 80°C it begins to break down, forming sodium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide.
NaHCO3 --> Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O
the products are also less hazard and non-toxic, non-poisonous. This is in accordance with Green chemistry principles.
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