Multiple Choice
Which chemical compound is most commonly responsible for causing algal blooms and cultural eutrophication in streams?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Chemical Properties
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Which of the following does NOT affect the effectiveness of chemical sanitizers?
A
Presence of organic matter
B
Color of the sanitizer
C
Temperature of the solution
D
pH of the solution
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Understand that the effectiveness of chemical sanitizers depends on factors that influence their chemical activity and interaction with microorganisms.
Recognize that the presence of organic matter can reduce sanitizer effectiveness because organic materials can react with and neutralize the sanitizer.
Know that temperature affects sanitizer activity since higher temperatures generally increase chemical reaction rates, enhancing sanitizer effectiveness.
Understand that pH can alter the chemical form of the sanitizer, affecting its ability to kill microbes effectively.
Realize that the color of the sanitizer is a physical property that does not influence its chemical activity or effectiveness in sanitizing.
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