Question

What is wrong with the statement below?

All chemicals are harmful to the environment in some way.
A. Chemicals may be harmful, helpful, or have little effect on the
environment.
B. Chemicals are not harmful to the environment unless they are
present in large amounts.
C. Chemicals are only helpful to the environment.
D. Chemicals do not affect the environment.
SUBMIT

Answer 1

All chemicals can cause harm. When only a very large amount of the chemical can cause damage, the chemical is considered to be practically non-toxic. When a tiny amount is harmful, the chemical is considered to be highly toxic.