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Well, the IUPAC calls the heavy metal "meaningless and misleading" because there is a lack of a "coherent scientific basis". However, heavy metals usually refers to metals that are damaging to organisms or environments in excess concentrations.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoThis is because heavy metals are those metals having a neutron is to proton ration equal to or greater than 1.5
Lead has 82 protons and 125 neutronsn/p=125/82
=1.52
Mercury has 80 protons and 121 neutronsn/p=121/80
=1.51
Hence lead and mercury are heavy metalsWiki User
∙ 13y agoBecause the term copper was already taken, um jk
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∙ 11y agothey are considered heavy metals because of the weight to volume ration in comparison to other metals. they have more mass with little volume than other metals do.
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∙ 10y agoBecause of higher density than the water and high molecular weight, they are called heavy. But some called them heavy because of the toxicity they cause.
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∙ 12y agoits fat
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What other salts and heavy metals can also be stored in bones?
Mercury ------ Strontium (including the radioactive isotope 90Sr); also cadmium.
You breathe heavily during sex why?
Mostly it is considered that heavy breathing is a result of some heavy physical exrcise like Running.But actually it is a result of internal system's usage as a response against any series of incidents/acts.Like when u r eating, or youare in a state of big threat, or sexual intercourse
Is sodium and oxygen a metal or non-metal?
Do you breathe metal? Oxygen is a gas, not metal.
How are radioisotopes used in agriculture?
Radioisotope labelled metal ions can be used to examine the availability of different fertilizer components for use by the crops. Similarly mercury or some other undesirable substances can be applied. If the crops take up the label then it shows a potential problem.
How can kill a tree with Mercury?
Drill the tree till you can see the center of the tree and inject mercury!
Is Aerosmith considered heavy metal?
No.... Aerosmith is not considered "heavy metal". Although some of their songs came close to it.... But none of their music is considered heavy metal.
Is Mercury a metal?
Yes, mercury is a heavy, silvery metal that is liquid at normal temperatures.
Is aerosmith considered heavy metal music?
No.... Aerosmith is not considered "heavy metal". Although some of their songs came close to it.... But none of their music is considered heavy metal.
What kind of pollutant is Mercury Classified as?
Mercury is a metal that is liquid at room temperature. It is also poisonous.
Is Mercury dangerous?
Yes mercury is very dangerous. It is considered a 'heavy toxic metal' if it is in your body. High amounts of mercury has caused major diseases such as Alzheimer's which is the complete or major loss of memory.
Is steel a heavy metal?
Steel is an alloy consisting mainly of iron, which is metal, but not heavy metal. Heavy metal means toxic metals like mercury, lead, plutonium and uranium
Is there river in Mercury?
mercury in the flesh of the fish it contains a high amount of mercury was a heavy metal that can be toxic to human
Is fish Mercury good?
No, mercury is a harmful heavy metal toxin that impairs mental function.
What is important about the planet mercury?
As a metal, it is liquid at room temperature. Also, it's a heavy metal.
Is mercury sink or float if you placed in sea water?
Mercury is a heavy metal, it will sink in sea water.
What is strange about metal mercury?
Is a very heavy liquid and doesn't wet glass
What happen when a person eats mercury?
It is toxic and can cause heavy metal poisioning
