Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: An explanation regarding the given statements is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The power plants that burn large amounts of coal use scrubbers for eliminating sulfur emissions.
Lime is added to the soil because of its positive affects that increase the fertility of the soil.
To determine: An explanation regarding the given statement, “Power plants burning coal with high sulfur content use scrubbers to help eliminate sulfur emissions”.
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Interpretation: An explanation regarding the given statements is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The power plants that burn large amounts of coal use scrubbers for eliminating sulfur emissions.
Lime is added to the soil because of its positive affects that increase the fertility of the soil.
To determine: An explanation regarding the given statement, “A gardener mixes lime
The addition of lime
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