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Define VOC's and give an example.

a. Volcanic organic gas and nail polish remover are examples
b. Volcanic organic gas and fly ash, soot, and dust are examples
c. Volatile organic compound and nail polish remover are examples
d. Volatile organic compound and fly ash, soot, and dust are examples

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The answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a large group of chemicals that are found in many products we use to build and maintain our homes. Once these chemicals are in our homes, they are released or “off-gas” into the indoor air we breathe. They may or may not be able to be smelled, and smelling is not a good indicator of health risk. Common examples of VOCs that may be present in our daily lives are: benzene, ethylene glycol, formaldehyde, methylene chloride, tetrachloroethylene, toluene, xylene, and 1,3-butadiene.

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