Chemistry In Context
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781259638145
Author: Fahlman, Bradley D., Purvis-roberts, Kathleen, Kirk, John S., Bentley, Anne K., Daubenmire, Patrick L., ELLIS, Jamie P., Mury, Michael T., American Chemical Society
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 8, Problem 2Q
(a)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The five daily human activities that contaminates water in nature has to be named.
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The two natural ways by which polluting substances are removed from water has to be named.
(c)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The five steps to be followed to keep water cleaner in first place has to be named.
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