One Method Used to Determine a Product's Total Environmental Impact

question 124

Multiple Choice

One method used to determine a product's total environmental impact from conversion of inputs through production and to disposal is

• A) QFD
• B) Design for manufacturability
• C) Environmental Scanning
• D) Life Cycle Assessment
• E) CAD

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Definitions:

Energy Conformation

Describes the potential energy of a molecule as a function of its structural rotation around single bonds, important in understanding molecular stability and reactivity.

Decane

A straight-chain alkane with ten carbon atoms; a hydrocarbon molecule with the formula C10H22.

Zig-zag Conformation

A representation of the spatial arrangement of carbon atoms in saturated hydrocarbons, indicating a sequential alternation in direction.

Alkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons consisting solely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, with single bonds between the carbon atoms, exemplified by molecules such as methane, ethane, and propane.