Chemistry Final Exam Answers – Flashcards
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Example of an element: |
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0.00001 |
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what is the expanded form of 1X 10-5 |
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10-9 M |
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nanotechnology is the development of tiny devices in the range of |
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amorphous |
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pure solids composed of discolored atomic substances |
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liquids |
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emulsions are colloids in which both components are |
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solution |
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another term for a homogeneous mixture |
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tin |
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substance added to iron as a component of steel |
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18K |
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if a ring is 75% gold by mass, the ring would be labeled as: |
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ratio of mass to volume |
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density of a material is |
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density is less than water |
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ice floats on water becasue |
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physical process |
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the dissolving of sugar crystals in water to produce a solution is a |
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evaporates |
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person detects the odor of perfume because it |
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gasoline |
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which is the most volatile? |
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Mt. Everest |
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which place on earth would the boiling point of water be the lowest? |
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water and carbon dioxide |
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the products of a burning candle are: |
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number and type of atoms are equal on both sides and sum of charges are identical |
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What is a true statement for equal chemical equations |
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incomplete combustion |
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the main cause of measurable amounts of CO from automobile engines |
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nitrogen |
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important element that is the focus of fertilizers production |
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electrostatic forces |
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electrons are held within the volume of an atom by: |
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8 |
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what number of electrons in the last shell is required to have a stable atom that is unreactive |
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CmHm+2 |
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alkanes have the general formula: |
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n |
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which letter before an alkane designates a straight chain hydrocarbon? |
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oxygen+helium |
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what two gases, when mixed, helps to prevent a deep sea diver from experiencing "the bends"? |
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six electrons in the last shell |
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what makes a true Group VI element? |
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bonds and nonbonding electrons |
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lewis structures are diagrams that represent |
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electronegativity |
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the relative ability of an atam to attract electrons in bonds to itself |
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sodium |
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which metal ion is linked to high blood pressure? |
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LPG |
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which fuel has the greatest caloric output per volume of gas? |
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CmH2m |
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alkenes have the general formula |
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120 degrees |
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all the bond angles of ethene are: |
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is carcinogenic |
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benzene is harmful to human beings because it |
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homogeneous mixture |
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gasoline used in motor vehicles is |
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branched alkanes |
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fuels that contain the following have the best burning characteristics |
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greater the fewer carbons in the compound |
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in general, the vapor pressure of an alkane hydrocarbon is |
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benzene |
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example of an aromatic molecule: |
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carbon, chlorine, and fluorine |
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CFCs are compounds of |
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fire extinguishers |
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halon is banned in developed countries and was used as |
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plastic |
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a material that an be molded |
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HDPE |
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polymer used in plastic milk containers |
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thermoplastic |
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plastic that when heated softens but does not compose |
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monomer |
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small molecule that successively combines to form parts of a long chain |
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6 |
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polystyrene's recycle number |
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neither perspiration nor water drops can pass through the material |
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gore-tex clothing is effective because |
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alternating single and double bonds |
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polymers which conduct electricity have this molecular structure |
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vulcanization |
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adding molten sulfur to rubber helps to retain its resilence |
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HDPE and LDPE |
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most commonly recycled polymer |
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graphite |
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an allotrope of diamond |
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methane |
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PAHs in the form of Benzo[a] pyrene, a human carcinogen, is produced from incomplete combustion of: |
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lubricant |
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because of its structure, graphite makes an excellent |
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C-O-C |
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Ethers are organic compounds that have the general structure: |
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ethyl alcohol |
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C2H5OH is called |
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diabetes |
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what is not a detrimental effect of drinking too much alcohol? |
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equal to twice the % of alcohol |
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proof value of drinking alcohol is |
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hydrophillic |
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the -OH portion of an alcohol molecule is |
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sweet |
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alcohols with a multiple -OH group can be identified as |
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acetone |
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simplest of all ketones |
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vinegar |
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diluted form of acetic acid |
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aldehyde |
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what causes a hangover |
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lactic, malic, and tararic |
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examples of alpha hydroxy acid |
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latex |
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dispersion of water soluble chemical constituents in natural rubber |
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geosmin |
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responsible for the earthy aroma of freshly dug soil |
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vitamin D |
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poor absorption of calcium results from low levels of |
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fructose |
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sweetest of all monosacchrides |
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glucose |
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insulin assists in the metabolism of |
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rum |
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molasses is used in cooking and production of |
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6 C atoms and 6 -OH atoms |
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what structure gives "sugarless" gum its sweetness |
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absence of specific enzymes for hydrolysis |
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difficulty of digesting lactose is caused by |
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putting it in the refrigerator |
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bread can become stale by |
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unbranched glucose polymers |
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cellulose is |
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fats |
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what has the highest energy content per gram |
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carboxylic acid |
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general formula RCOOH represents |
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at least on double bond |
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Fatty acids that are unsaturated |
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oils |
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fats that are liquids at room temperature are called |
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unpleasant odor |
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one of the most obvious characteristics of amines |
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pyridine |
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a benzyne ring with a nitrogen atom substituting for one carbon |
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nucleotides |
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subunits of DNA and RNA |
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guanine |
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this is a purine |
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hydrogen bonding |
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formation of the double helix 2 structure of DNA is due to |
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sugar |
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the D in DNA is |
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chain of amino acids |
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polypeptides are |
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peptide bond |
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bond between amino acids in proteins |
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composed and the nitrogen is excreted in urine |
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any excess amino acids not required for protein synthesis are |
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glutamic acid |
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amino acid which is the source of umami |
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mRNA |
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serves as the template for protein synthesis in the extranulear region of a living cell |
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tRNA |
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carries single amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis |
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phenylalanine to tyrosine |
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in PKU disease, an enzymme is lacking which converts |
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D enantiomer |
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biologically important to monosaccharides |
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pork |
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richest source of thiamine |
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B1 |
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thiamine is what vitamin? |
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riboflavin |
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vitamin B2 |
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C |
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What vitamin is water soluble? |
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K |
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vitamin helps in blood clotting |
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C |
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vitamin deficiency that can cause scurvy |
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E |
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vitamin that is an antioxident |
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benzoic acid |
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additive to preserve food |
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they have a very low LD50 |
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PCBs are very common industrial organochlorine chemicals and have been a problem in our environment because _______ |
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it has a high LD50 |
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An important organophosphate insecticide is “malathion” because _______ |
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incinerators |
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Currently, which is the greatest source of anthropogenic dioxins in the environment? |
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aldicarb |
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Which of the following is most toxic to human beings? |