Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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Author: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
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Chapter 20, Problem 17PS
Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?
- (a) nuclear fusion
- (b) hydroelectric power
- (c) natural gas
- (d) coal
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