Collectively,particles of soot,smoke,dust,and pollen are called ____.
A)hydrocarbons
B)aerosols
C)carcinogens
D)haze
E)CFCs

Question

Collectively,particles of soot,smoke,dust,and pollen are called ____.
A)hydrocarbons
B)aerosols
C)​carcinogens
D)​haze
E)​CFCs

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aerosols are tiny particles of solid or liquid suspended in a gas. Soot, smoke, dust, and pollen are all examples of aerosols. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting of only hydrogen and carbon atoms, and are not necessarily associated with aerosols. Carcinogens are substances that are known to cause cancer, and although some aerosols may contain carcinogens, not all aerosols are carcinogenic. Haze is a type of atmospheric condition caused by the scattering of light by aerosol particles, but it is not a term used to describe the particles themselves. CFCs are chlorofluorocarbons, which are compounds that have been shown to deplete Earth's ozone layer, but they are not related to aerosols.

Collectively,particles of Soot,smoke,dust,and Pollen Are Called ____