Ahigh school class is discussing whether a particular discovery in chemistry has had a positive impact on society.

which question is the most important for the students to answer?

a) how have people and the environment been affected by the discovery?
b) how many scientists were involved in the discovery?
c) when was the discovery made?
d) at which institution was the discovery made?

a) How have people and the environment been affected by the discovery?

Explanation:

It is important to see how science benefits humans and the environment. Nuclear reactions have solved the problem of electricity shortage in developing countries. Using renewable sources of energy such as wind power, solar energy and hydroelectricity is beneficial for both humans and the environment. Also toxic effluents from industrial waste are chemically treated to render them harmless for humans and the aquatic life.