Asked by Tisha Briscoe on May 10, 2024
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How does arsenic dissolve and thus get into ground water?
A) From plant sources near the ground water
B) From an equilibrium with soluble arsenic ions
C) From an equilibrium with insoluble arsenic ions
D) From soluble plant matter near the ground water
Arsenic
A naturally occurring metallic element with the symbol As and atomic number 33, known for its toxicity and used in pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.
Ground Water
Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.
Equilibrium
A state in a chemical reaction where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, leading to no net change in the concentration of reactants and products.
- Discern the health and ecological perils associated with arsenic exposure, highlighting its points of origin and effects on water quality.
Verified Answer
JH
Jessica HildrethMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Arsenic dissolves into groundwater through an equilibrium with soluble arsenic ions, where it can be mobilized from minerals or sediments into the water.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the health and ecological perils associated with arsenic exposure, highlighting its points of origin and effects on water quality.