Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 22 - Hydrocarbon Compounds - 22.5 Hydrocarbons From Earth's Crust - Chemistry & You: Technology - Take It Further - Page 784: 2

Answer

When using a dispersion agent, the goal is to mix the oil with the water. Bioremediation, however, aims to rid the water of the harmful hydrocarbons of the oil spill.

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When using a dispersion agent, the goal is to mix the oil with the water. Bioremediation, however, aims to rid the water of the harmful hydrocarbons of the oil spill.
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