Chemistry GCSE
Functional unit
What Functional unit means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Functional unit
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The same basis used to make a comparison fair, such as carrying the same shopping for one year.
Topics that use Functional unit
- Life cycle assessment (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Comparative LCA
- Cradle-to-grave environmental assessment
- Abbreviated LCA
- Life cycle assessment
- Materials from crude oil and plants
- Misleading
- Pre-determined conclusions
- Quantitative measurement
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