Why Are Phosphates Being Eliminated from Detergents

question 128

Multiple Choice

Why are phosphates being eliminated from detergents?

• A) Detergents with phosphates are less efficient cleansers.
• B) By chelating Ca2+ ions, the phosphates allow more efficient cleansing.
• C) Phosphates are important plant nutrients which increase algae growth and deplete oxygen.
• D) None of these choices.

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