Asked by Arpitha chowdary on Sep 28, 2024
Which statement best describes chemicals?
A) All chemicals are unsafe.
B) Natural chemicals are safe, and synthetic chemicals are deadly.
C) Some chemicals, whether synthetic or natural, are safe, and others are deadly.
D) Both synthetic and natural chemicals are safe.
Synthetic Chemicals
Man-made chemicals produced through the synthesis of chemical compounds, not naturally occurring in the environment.
Natural Chemicals
Substances produced by living organisms found in the natural environment, often having biological activity.
Deadly
Capable of causing death or serious harm to living organisms.
- Understand the leading classifications of hazards—chemical, biological, physical, and cultural—and exemplify each.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the leading classifications of hazards—chemical, biological, physical, and cultural—and exemplify each.