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Which of the following organic solvents is commonly used as an anti-freezing fluid?
Which of the following organic solvents is commonly used as an anti-freezing fluid?
- Methyl-etyl-ketone (MEK)
- Acetone
- Trichloroethylene
- Ethylene glycol (correct)
What is the characteristic functional group of aldehydes?
What is the characteristic functional group of aldehydes?
- -C=O group not in terminal position
- -OH terminal
- -COOH terminal
- -C=O terminal (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a use of organic solvents?
Which of the following is NOT a use of organic solvents?
- Dry cleaning
- Production of pharmaceuticals (correct)
- Degreasing of metal surfaces
- Extraction in the food industry
What is the characteristic of aromatic hydrocarbons?
What is the characteristic of aromatic hydrocarbons?
Which of the following organic solvents can be classified as both aliphatic and halogenated?
Which of the following organic solvents can be classified as both aliphatic and halogenated?
Which of the following chemicals is associated with nasopharyngeal cancer?
Which of the following chemicals is associated with nasopharyngeal cancer?
What is the primary mechanism of action of organo-phosphoric esters?
What is the primary mechanism of action of organo-phosphoric esters?
What is the purpose of establishing an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for pesticides?
What is the purpose of establishing an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for pesticides?
Which of the following is a potential effect of exposure to toluene and styrene?
Which of the following is a potential effect of exposure to toluene and styrene?
What is the main challenge in controlling environmental exposure to pesticides in residential areas?
What is the main challenge in controlling environmental exposure to pesticides in residential areas?
What is the purpose of the Acute Reference Dose (ARfD) for pesticides?
What is the purpose of the Acute Reference Dose (ARfD) for pesticides?
What is the primary characteristic of Amosite fibres?
What is the primary characteristic of Amosite fibres?
What is the primary use of Chrysotile in building products?
What is the primary use of Chrysotile in building products?
When was the import of Amosite banned in the UK?
When was the import of Amosite banned in the UK?
What is the primary characteristic of Crocidolite fibres?
What is the primary characteristic of Crocidolite fibres?
What is the primary application of Chrysotile in industry?
What is the primary application of Chrysotile in industry?
When was the sprayed insulation product first manufactured in the USA?
When was the sprayed insulation product first manufactured in the USA?
What is the primary indicator of initial damage due to lead exposure?
What is the primary indicator of initial damage due to lead exposure?
What is the recommended exposure limit for women of reproductive age?
What is the recommended exposure limit for women of reproductive age?
What is the primary method of mercury extraction from cinnabar?
What is the primary method of mercury extraction from cinnabar?
What is the purpose of chelating agents in lead therapy?
What is the purpose of chelating agents in lead therapy?
Who was the first to describe acute intoxication by calomel in 1557?
Who was the first to describe acute intoxication by calomel in 1557?
Why were slaves and inmates used to work in mercury mines in ancient history?
Why were slaves and inmates used to work in mercury mines in ancient history?
What is the result of vasospasm in the kidneys?
What is the result of vasospasm in the kidneys?
What is the result of percutaneous exposure to mercury?
What is the result of percutaneous exposure to mercury?
What is the effect of organic mercury on the kidneys?
What is the effect of organic mercury on the kidneys?
What is a common symptom of mercury intoxication?
What is a common symptom of mercury intoxication?
What is a rare complication of mercury intoxication?
What is a rare complication of mercury intoxication?
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