Physical Universe
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Author: KRAUSKOPF, Konrad B. (konrad Bates), Beiser, Arthur
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Chapter 11, Problem 32E
The pesticide DDT concentrates in the fat of animals and tends to remain in the soil despite heavy rain that washes away other contaminants. What do these observations tell you about the nature of the DDT molecule?
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