Asked by Danielle Giannini on Jun 13, 2024
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Which of the following does NOT use CFCs in its production?
A) sterilants in hospitals
B) fuels in camp stoves
C) coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners
D) propellants in aerosol spray cans
CFCs
Chlorofluorocarbons, a group of chemical compounds used in some aerosols, refrigerants, and foam blowing agents that can deplete the ozone layer.
Coolants
Substances used to reduce or maintain the temperature of systems or components, often in mechanical and electrical devices.
Sterilants
Chemical or physical agents used to destroy or eliminate all forms of microbial life, including spores.
- Master the impacts of characteristics of CFCs on the environment, particularly focusing on the degradation of the ozone layer.
Verified Answer
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Heather HealyJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Fuels in camp stoves do not use CFCs in their production. Sterilants, coolants, and propellants in aerosol spray cans all use CFCs in their production.
Learning Objectives
- Master the impacts of characteristics of CFCs on the environment, particularly focusing on the degradation of the ozone layer.