Chemistry In Context
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ISBN: 9781259638145
Author: Fahlman, Bradley D., Purvis-roberts, Kathleen, Kirk, John S., Bentley, Anne K., Daubenmire, Patrick L., ELLIS, Jamie P., Mury, Michael T., American Chemical Society
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 3.6, Problem 3.16YT
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Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The area of the hole has to be compared with recent years.
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The lowest reading observed for ozone has to be compared with recent years.
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