Chemical Engineering Intro

What is chemical engineering?

• The study of chemicals

• The design and development of chemical plants and products

• The study of chemical reactions

• The creation of new chemicals

Answer explanation

Chemical engineers obviously need know their chemistry, but they aren't chemists. They use the principles of chemistry to build useful things

What is a key skill for chemical engineers?

• Creative thinking

• Good memory

• Athletic ability

• Musical talent

What was the first commercial chemical plant designed by a chemical engineer?

• A plastics manufacturing plant

• A fertilizer plant

• A pharmaceutical plant

• A soap-making plant

What is a common task for a chemical engineer working in the energy industry?

• Developing new pharmaceuticals

• Designing new materials for construction

• Creating new food products

• Developing cleaner and more efficient energy sources

Which of the following is NOT a modern application of chemical engineering?

• Developing new medical treatments

• Creating new electronic components

• Designing new transportation systems

• Developing new agricultural practices

What is a chemical plant?

• A place where scientists study chemicals

• A facility where chemicals are manufactured on a large scale

• A laboratory where chemical reactions are observed

• A storage facility for hazardous chemicals

What is one way that chemical engineering has contributed to the medical field?

• By developing new surgical techniques

• By creating new diagnostic tools

• By developing new pharmaceuticals

• By creating new medical imaging technology

What is the goal of chemical engineering?

• To create new chemicals

• To design and operate chemical plants

• To study chemical reactions

• To develop practical solutions to real-world problems