Chemistry GCSE
Benefits and risks
What Benefits and risks means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Benefits and risks
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Reference: AQA
New applications can bring benefits such as greater efficiency, lower material use or new functions, but possible risks to health and the environment must also be investigated.
Topics that use Benefits and risks
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