Chemistry in Context
Chemistry in Context
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ISBN: 9780073522975
Author: American Chemical Society
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 0, Problem 3Q
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given resources have to be classified as renewable or nonrenewable.

Concept introduction:

Different forms of energy sources: Renewable energy source and Non-renewable energy source.

Renewable energy resources: The resources which occur by natural process and can be recyclable or replaced. They will be much useful to human beings.

Non-renewable energy resources: The resources which are once used and which cannot be available again within a given amount of time. Energy derived from fossil fuel is an example for non-renewable resource.

Water, food and air are the major examples for renewable energy resources. The use of renewable sources contributes less pollution in the atmosphere and this is the reason for their increase use.

Gasoline, coal, diesel, fossil fuel, plastic etc are examples for non-renewable energy resources. The major disadvantages of these resources are they are not renewed and cannot be recycled.

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