Chemistry
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781259911156
Author: Raymond Chang Dr., Jason Overby Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20, Problem 20.61QP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The major indoor pollutants and their sources has to be listed.
Concept Introduction:
Indoor pollution:
The quality of air in homes and workplaces get affected by human activities, construction materials and from immediate environment. This pollution is known as indoor pollution.
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