Wait, We JUST Banned Asbestos?

Wait, We JUST Banned Asbestos?

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Science, Health Sciences, Chemistry, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the risks of asbestos exposure, its historical uses, and the ongoing efforts to ban it in the U.S. It highlights the health risks, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, and explains the controversy surrounding chrysotile asbestos. The role of asbestos in chlorine production and alternative materials are also covered. The video concludes with a hopeful outlook on the complete ban of asbestos.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the amphibole hypothesis relate to chrysotile asbestos?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What role does asbestos play in the production of chlorine?

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What are the potential alternatives to asbestos in industrial applications?

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