Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters have many uses which benefit society, what is the downside to some of these substances?
Some of these substances, such as ethanol and solvents, can be abused. Alcohol and substance misuse can lead to health and social problems.
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How can ethanol and esters help society in the future?
The use of biofuels such as ethanol and esters could help society in the future as crude oil supplies run out and may help with the problems of diminishing resources and climate change.
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What might future uses of biofuels conflict with?
The need to feed the world. Some of the crops used for the production of biofuels require the use of agricultural land that could be used to grow food.
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Why are alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters important organic chemicals?
They can be used in many ways in foods, drinks, as solvents and as fuels for the benefit of society.
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Why might the advantages and disadvantages for any use of resources change?
Changes may occur over time or when there are new developments and so monitoring and careful research are needed.
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Why is it important to review our use of organic chemicals?
Advantages and disadvantages may change over time as resources are used up or there are new developments or new research.
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**YOU SHOULD HAVE DISCUSSED SOME OF THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS OF USING ALCOHOLS, CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND ESTERS. YOU MAY BE GIVEN FURTHER SPECIFIC DATA AND INFORMATION IN THE EXAMS**
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How can ethanol and esters help society in the future?
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The use of biofuels such as ethanol and esters could help society in the future as crude oil supplies run out and may help with the problems of diminishing resources and climate change.
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What might future uses of biofuels conflict with?
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Card 4
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Why are alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters important organic chemicals?
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Card 5
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Why might the advantages and disadvantages for any use of resources change?
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