Chemistry In Context
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ISBN: 9781259638145
Author: Fahlman, Bradley D., Purvis-roberts, Kathleen, Kirk, John S., Bentley, Anne K., Daubenmire, Patrick L., ELLIS, Jamie P., Mury, Michael T., American Chemical Society
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Chapter 3.4, Problem 3.11YT
You Decide Exposure
Examine the curve shown in Figure 3.13. Can you think of another example of something that is required for good health, but dangerous to health in high quantities?
Figure 3.13
The delicate balance of “optimal” exposure to UV radiation and health.
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