Which of the Following Is a Real-World Example of a Negative

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a real-world example of a negative externality?

• A)You are craving a soda for lunch. However, the customer ahead of you in line at the hot dog stand buys the last can.
• B)National defense is available even for people who do not pay income taxes.
• C)A person seated in a non-smoking section of a restaurant decides to sneak a few puffs of a cigarette.
• D)A child receives a vaccination to prevent the spread of measles.

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Definitions:

Reaction

A method where substances combine and transform into one or more distinct substances possessing unique chemical and physical characteristics.

Organic Product

A natural substance or compound obtained through biochemical processes from organisms or their parts.

Reaction

A process in which substances interact to form new substances with different properties, involving a reorganization of atoms or molecules.

Reaction Mechanism

A detailed step-by-step description of how reactants are converted into products, including the breaking and forming of bonds.