When a chemical mixture has a greater combined effect than expected it is a _________ chemical mixture.
A) synergistic
B) additive
C) compounding
D) unrealistic
E) antagonistic

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A synergistic chemical mixture is one where the combined effect of the chemicals is greater than the sum of their individual effects. This is different from an additive mixture, where the combined effect is just the sum of the individual effects. Compounding and unrealistic mixtures are not commonly used terms in chemistry, and antagonistic mixtures have a combined effect that is less than expected.

When a Chemical Mixture Has a Greater Combined Effect Than