The Identification of Hazardous Wastes Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery

question 38

Multiple Choice

The identification of hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

• A) uses benefit-cost analysis for characteristic wastes
• B) uses a uniform approach to implement the identification criteria
• C) employs an index based on toxicity
• D) is based on risk-benefit analysis

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Definitions:

Micelle

An aggregate of surfactant molecules dispersed in a liquid colloid, forming a structure with hydrophobic tails in the center and hydrophilic heads on the outside.

Carbon-carbon Double Bond

A strong chemical bond involving the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two carbon atoms, characterized by its reactivity and presence in unsaturated compounds.

Unsaturated Fatty Acid

A type of fatty acid that contains one or more double bonds within its hydrocarbon chain, often found in vegetable oils and associated with health benefits.

Hydrolyzed

Refers to the chemical process where a molecule is split into two or more parts by the addition of a water molecule.