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Describe how an understanding of chemical reactions has led to the development of new consumer products or technological processes.

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2007-03-10 04:44:58 · 1 answers · asked by 154 1 in Science & Mathematics Other - Science

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By studying the properties of new chemicals formed from chemical reactions we can find new uses for the materials. We can use a combination of materials to perform a task or purpose.

"Tang" orange juice came from the space program finding a substitute for the astronauts to drink.

New medicines come from the chemical manipulation of known compounds and making new ones specific for certain illnesses.

Plastics come from the chemistry of petroleum compounds.

2007-03-10 06:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 1 0

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