Chemistry In Context
9th Edition
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Author: Fahlman, Bradley D., Purvis-roberts, Kathleen, Kirk, John S., Bentley, Anne K., Daubenmire, Patrick L., ELLIS, Jamie P., Mury, Michael T., American Chemical Society
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Chapter 6.8, Problem 6.28YT
(a)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The conversion of sun light into electricity by solar-thermal or photovoltaic routes has to be given.
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The approach which is currently used to generate the most electricity worldwide has to be given.
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