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Chloeellawright

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on: Jul 28, 2018
What is the purpose of having automobile air bags?

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When a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol, the products are water and a(n)
 a. aldehyde.
  b. ester.
  c. salt.
  d. amide.
  e. ketone.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answers may vary:
-Reduce the impact force in a collision
-Increase the contact time in stopping a person
-Increase the surface area of the impact force
-Increase survivability
-Decrease injuries

Answer to Question 2

b


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