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JAMB Chemistry 2008 Question 17

Question 17

Environmental Pollution

The uncovered raw food that is sold along major roads is likely to contain some amounts of

  1. A.Pb
  2. B.Cu
  3. C.Ag
  4. D.Na
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Pb)

Explanation

Vehicle exhaust (especially from leaded petrol) releases lead compounds that settle on food sold by the roadside.