Explain the Term "Natural Monopoly

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Essay

Explain the term "natural monopoly."

Identify and explain the various steps involved in a free radical mechanism including initiation, propagation, and termination.

Draw and predict the products of chlorination reactions under different conditions.

Differentiate between the mechanisms of chlorination and bromination reactions.

Explore the importance of light or heat in promoting free radical reactions.

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Definitions:

Element

A pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom, distinguished by its atomic number.

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that have an electric charge, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and are vital for numerous bodily functions including fluid balance and nerve transmission.

Water

Water is a transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans, and the fluids of most living organisms.

Ions

Ions are atoms or molecules with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.