Answer:
- Biomagnification abilities of the chemical
- Solubility of the chemical that determines how ease it will diffuse into the streams and soil
- Persistence of the chemical that determines how the toxic effects of the chemical can remain in water , soil, air, e.t.c This is the half-life of the chemical.
Step-by-step explanation:
The factors that are addressed when assessing the harm of an introduced chemical to the environment are;
- The chemical contamination-this can be checked at the industrial level and at the site where this hazardous waste is deposited.
- Ability of the chemical to harm fish and wildlife especially during its production and its release
- Possible effect of the chemical on endangered species
- The ability of the chemical to remain in the food chain in the ecosystem