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- Compare carbon monoxide to chlorine as agents of terrorist attack. What characteristic
of carbon monoxide might make it a favored weapon. Why might chlorine be favored
by terrorists? What characteristic would make it less attractive than carbon monoxide
to terrorists? - Match each toxic substance and potential terrorist agent from the list on the left
below with its characteristic from the list on the right.
A. Botulinus toxin 1. A disease-causing agent (pathogen)
B. Sarin 2. Inhibits acetylcholinesterase enzyme
C. Methyl isocyanate 3. Most toxic of those listed
D. Shigella dysenteriae 4. Toxic in gaseous, solid, or solution form
E. Cyanide 5. An industrial chemical that has killed thousands
in a single incident- Explain how following the basic principles of green chemistry given in Section 1.10
reduces terrorist threats. - Figure 13.5 illustrating how abundant, sustainable sources of energy can lead to a
high living standard emphasizes food, housing, and water. Suggest areas other than
these three that depend upon abundant, sustainable energy and that can lead to a high
living standard