Using resources

    AQA
    GCSE

    This topic explores the sustainable management of Earth's finite and renewable resources, covering the entire lifecycle from extraction to disposal. It details the production of potable water, the treatment of waste water, and alternative biological methods for metal extraction such as phytomining and bioleaching. Additionally, the topic examines industrial applications including the Haber process for ammonia production, the synthesis of NPK fertilisers, and the use of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to evaluate environmental impact.

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    • Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development
    • Potable water
    • Waste water treatment
    • Alternative methods of extracting metals
    • Life cycle assessment
    • Ways of reducing the use of resources
    • Corrosion and its prevention
    • Alloys as useful materials
    • Ceramics, polymers and composites
    • The Haber process
    • Production and uses of NPK fertilisers

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