Evaluate the effectiveness of current safety measures used in the production and disposal of electronic devices with lithium-ion batteries. Suggest alternative measures or improvements that could reduce the risk of thermal runaway.

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SUBJECT : GENERAL CHEMISTRY

TOPIC : THERMAL RUNAWAY 

1.  Evaluate the effectiveness of current safety measures used in the production and disposal of electronic devices with lithium-ion batteries. Suggest alternative measures or improvements that could reduce the risk of thermal runaway.

2. Propose a research question related to thermal runaway in electronic devices.  Describe how to conduct this investigation or study this research question.

3. Imagine a scenario where a thermal runaway event occurred in a crowded public space. Evaluate the potential hazards and risks, and propose strategies to mitigate them.

 
 
 
 
 
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