Nitrates and phosphates are examples of

a. disease-causing agents
b. oxygen-demanding wastes
c. organic chemicals
d. plant nutrients
e. Sediment


D

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Which of the following is the definition of a scientific theory?

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a. ?it is composed of hydrogen sulfide compounds b. ?the volcano creates rain, making building collapse more likely c. ?dry conditions allow it to collapse quickly to form tuff d. ?it contacts and melts snowbanks, resulting in flash floods e. ?the flammable ash comes into contact with fire or high heat

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What is the name of the lightest hydrocarbon which has cis and trans isomers?

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