Explain How Differences in Molecular Bonds in Minerals Can Result

question 74

Essay

Explain how differences in molecular bonds in minerals can result in cleavage versus fracture.

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Toxic Chemicals

Substances that can cause harm to humans, animals, plants, or the environment.

Surface Waters

Water that collects on the surface of the ground, including lakes, rivers, and ponds, as opposed to groundwater.

National Effluent Standards

Regulations set by a country to control the discharge of pollutants from industrial sites into water bodies to protect environmental and public health.

Affected Industry

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