Why Do Hand Sanitizers Include Alcohol

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why do hand sanitizers include alcohol?

• A)Alcohol is a surfactant.
• B)Alcohol has a quick kill time.
• C)Alcohol doesn't affect the skins lipids.
• D)Alcohol can be applied to open wounds.

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Definitions:

Soil PH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil, affecting nutrient availability, microbial activity, and plant growth.

Acidic Soil

Soil with a pH value below 7, characterized by its capacity to mobilize some nutrients while potentially limiting the availability of others, affecting plant growth and soil health.

Pygmy Forest

A unique ecosystem characterized by stunted trees, often found on nutrient-poor, acidic soils.

Cation Exchange

Process in which root cells secrete protons (H+), which replace cations adhering to soil particles, thereby releasing them for absorption by the roots.