An Electrostatic Precipitator Is a Device Used

question 41

Multiple Choice

An electrostatic precipitator is a device used

• A)in the laboratory study of pollution.
• B)to precipitate ions in water.
• C)to remove particles from smokestack gases.
• D)to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere.

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Definitions:

Water

A clear, flavorless, scentless, and almost colorless substance that is the primary component of the Earth's hydrosphere and the liquids found in every recognized living organism.

Hydrogen Bond

A delicate association between two molecules facilitated by the electrostatic attraction between a proton present in one and an electronegative atom in the other.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of electrons.

Covalent Bond

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between atoms to achieve stability.