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What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants? - Chemistry

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What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants?

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Biodegradable pollutants are those which can be decomposed by bacteria. For example, dust particles, sewage, cow dung etc. Non-biodegradable pollutants are those which cannot be decomposed by bacteria. For example, plastic materials, mercury, aluminium, DDT, etc.

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Chapter 14: Environmental Chemistry - Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) [Page 179]

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NCERT Exemplar Chemistry [English] Class 11
Chapter 14 Environmental Chemistry
Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) | Q 24 | Page 179
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