Which of the following describes a chemical gas?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — substance whose molecules contain other atoms as well as carbon and hydrogen
Under international gas carrier standards, a chemical gas is defined as a substance whose molecular structure contains other atoms—such as chlorine, nitrogen, or oxygen—in addition to carbon and hydrogen, distinguishing it from pure hydrocarbon gases like methane or propane.
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