Problem 2
In what processes are PAHs commonly formed?
Problem 5
Define the term environmental estrogen. How do such compounds operate in the human body? Give two chloroorganic and two nonchloroorganic examples of environmental estrogens.
Problem 6
Recount some of the evidence that environmental estrogens affect the health of wildlife and of humans.
Problem 7
What are phthalates and how are they commonly used?
Problem 9
What is a phytoestrogen?
Problem 13
What is the mechanism by which brominated organic compounds control fire?
Problem 15
What are two nonhalogenated fire retardants?
Problem 17
What do PFOA and PFAA stand for? What is the molecular structure of PFOA? What is meant by the term fluorotelomer alcohol? What are such alcohols used for?
