Bio accumulation of DDT lead to bird eggs with weak shells and non viable offspring. The lethal effects of DDT on birds was first noted in 1950; scientists discovered that earthworm was accumulating the DDT pesticide and that the robins that were preying on the earthworms were been poisoned. Further research revealed that the chemical cause thinning of the egg shell and production of non viable offspring. The chemical has since been banned in USA.
A buffer is a solution encompassing a weak acid and its conjugate base in alike amounts. This combination reduces the pH change upon addition of strong acid or base by converting H1+ (or OH1-) to weaker acids or bases. This primarily consist of compounds that stabilize the pH of a solution by removing or replacing hydrogen ions. Also, substances that resist change in pH.
Answer: Option C) Reduction is the gain of electrons.
Explanation:
Reduction is a process involving a gain of electron(s), while oxidation involves a loss of electron(s).
Thus, an oxidizing agent is a substance that accepts electron(s) and become reduced, while a reducing agent is a substance that donates electron(s) and so becomes oxidized.
Thus, reduction is the gain of electron(s)
Answer:
It's option A- Solid
Explanation:
Solids have definite shape and volume.
