Question

which household activity is a significant source of volatile organic compounds (vocs)? boiling water for tea or coffee opening windows for fresh air using chemical - based cleaning products vacuuming with a hepa filter

Explanation:

• Boiling water only involves water changing state, no VOCs.
• Opening windows is for ventilation, not a VOC source.
• Chemical - based cleaning products often contain organic chemicals that can volatilize, releasing VOCs.
• Vacuuming with a HEPA filter is for cleaning particles, not emitting VOCs.

Answer:

C. using chemical - based cleaning products