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cookcarl

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on: Aug 27, 2018

Iodine-131 from radioactive fallout will concentrate in the thyroid gland. However, it has only a short half-life and therefore poses only minimal health risks to humans.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Branched hydrocarbons have a higher octane rating than straight chain hydrocarbons do.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Li Jun

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Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

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cookcarl

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Reply #2 on: Aug 27, 2018

Thanks

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Reply #3 on: Aug 27, 2018

Welcome

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