Question 1348 Deck General
70% to passWhat characteristic does a chemical additive to LPG give it?
A
color
B
pressure
C
odor
D
density
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) odor. Chemical additives are added to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to give it a distinct odor. This is done to help detect gas leaks, as LPG is naturally odorless. The additive, typically mercaptan, gives LPG a distinctive sulfurous or rotten egg-like smell that alerts people to the presence of the gas. This is an important safety feature, as LPG is highly flammable and the odor helps identify potential leaks. The other options, such as changing the color, pressure, or density of the LPG, are not the primary reasons for adding these chemical additives.
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