risk and benefit
What risk and benefit means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of risk and benefit
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Reference: AQA
The risks and benefits to society associated with using electrochemical cells, which must be weighed against each other in an evaluation.
Society assesses the advantages and disadvantages when deciding if chemicals should be added to water supplies.
Topics that use risk and benefit
- Commercial applications of electrochemical cells (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
- Uses of chlorine and chlorate(I) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- bleach and disinfectant
- cell polarity
- chlorate(I) ion
- chloric(I) acid as the active species
- chlorination
- continuous supply of reactants
- controlling the dose
- disposal and toxicity
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