Compounds of Tin,mercury,arsenic,and Copper Are No Longer Used to Prevent

question 4

Multiple Choice

Compounds of tin,mercury,arsenic,and copper are no longer used to prevent microbial growth in cooling water primarily because

• A)antibiotics are cheaper.
• B)other chemicals were shown to be much more effective.
• C)microbes developed resistance to these metals.
• D)their use contributes to serious pollution of natural waters.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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