Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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Chapter 10.9, Problem 1CT
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To determine whether Congress deciding all cars and trucks must be powered by batteries will solve the pollution problem caused by transportation.
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The air pollution is mostly caused by the fossil fuel burning like oil, natural gas, coal and gasoline which gives power to the vehicles and helps in transportation.
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SUBJECT : GENERAL CHEMISTRY
TOPIC : THERMAL RUNAWAY
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1. Compare and contrast the thermal runaway process in lithium-ion batteries versus other types of batteries.
2. Explain the chemistry behind the thermal runaway process, and what factors can trigger it in electronic devices.
3. Evaluate the risks and benefits of using lithium-ion batteries in electronic devices, and propose potential alternatives that could reduce the risk of thermal runaway.
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