Question

"Everything today seems to require batteries: the remote, camera, music devices, video games... we have a huge collection of used batteries." said Mrs. King. Mrs. King then packaged the used batteries carefully in a heavy box, taped the box shut, and took the batteries to the landfill. Comment on the method Mrs. King used to dispose of the used household batteries. A) Mrs. King should burn the batteries in an incinerator to destroy the harmful chemicals they contain. B) Mrs. King correctly disposed of the batteries by carefully packaging them in a box and taping it shut. C) Mrs. King should buy a battery charger and recharge all of the used batteries so that they may be re-used. D) Mrs. King should take the batteries to a business that safely disposes of them in order to keep heavy metals out of the environment.

Answer 1

Household used batteries should be disposed off carefully. So that the toxic chemical contents present in it do not add to environmental pollution.

Explanation:

• Burning the batteries in Incinerator can be harmful as it may be pollute the environment due to hazardous and toxic elements present in the batteries.
• Lithium batteries needs to be  carefully packed and taping it shut very well so that they don't cause fire while transporting and recycling

• Mrs. King should buy a battery charger and recharge all of the used batteries so that they can be re-used.  All rechargeable batteries can be recycled as well.
• Certain home department or office supply stores accept these products for recycling.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation:

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