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Yes, arsenic and most arsenic containing compounds are poisonous. Arsenic poisoning from injection, ingestion, or inhalation as well as chronic arsenic poisoning can be fatal. Arsenic notably interrupts ATP production, inhibits the production of enzymes in the organs, and is a carcinogen. Depending on how the arsenic is introduced to the body and how much the symptoms of arsenic poisoning varies widely.
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∙ 12y agoYes, arsenic and most arsenic containing compounds are poisonous. Arsenic poisoning from injection, ingestion, or inhalation as well as chronic arsenic poisoning can be fatal. Arsenic notably interrupts ATP production, inhibits the production of enzymes in the organs, and is a carcinogen. Depending on how the arsenic is introduced to the body and how much the symptoms of arsenic poisoning varies widely.
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∙ 11y agoOne-tenth of a liter of arsenic, if consumed, can kill you.
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∙ 16y agoIt is a poison.
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∙ 14y agoYes, in large amounts.
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What kind of pollutant are Arsenic cadmium lead and mercury?
Cadmium, lead, and mercury are toxic heavy metals; arsenic is a toxic semi-metal. All of these are extremely dangerous to human health.
Is arsenic a toxic element and used in medicines rat posion?
Arsenic hasn't been used in rat poisons in industrialized nations in many years. The reason for this is that arsenic, like other heavy metals, accumulates in the victim and in the environment. As such, it's an overly dangerous toxin. A "Toxic element" doesn't take into account the fundamental concept in toxicology -- dosage. Most anything is toxic in sufficient dosage. Arsenic, while indeed considered a dangerous poison, appears in trace amounts all over the environment. However, when someone asks me "What's a toxic element that was used in rat poison?", they usually want "Arsenic" as the answer. So, if this is for a test you're taking -- Yes:}.
What are the chemicals in arsenic?
Strictly, there are no other "chemicals" in arsenic, because arsenic is a chemical element, and pure arsenic therefore does not contain any other element.
Is arsenic magnetic?
No, arsenic is not magnetic.
What does the element symbol As stand for?
The element with chemical symbol As, is Arsenic. Arsenic in part of the Group 15 family of elements along with Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Antimony and Bismuth. Arsenic has 33 electrons in a standard atom, with 4 electron shells and 5 electrons in the outer shell.
What is a dangerous poison metalloid?
Arsenic is a dangerous poison and metalloid.
What is a dangerous poison and metalloid?
Arsenic is a dangerous poison and metalloid.
Is arsenic dangerous to health?
Arsenic is found naturally in the environment but if you are exposed to unusually large amounts of it frequently or for a long period of time, then yes arsenic can make you sick and become dangerous to your health.
What element is a dangerous posion and a metalloid?
such an element is As, Arsenic.
Can minerals be dangerous?
They sure can. Arsenic is a mineral, and it's plenty poisonous.
What element is dangerous when ingested?
Kind of vague, but if you're looking for a good time, arsenic is the answer.
Is second hand smoke as dangerous as arsenic and radon?
At the levels at which the three are normally found in the environment, second-hand smoke is by far the most dangerous.
What kind of pollutant are Arsenic cadmium lead and mercury?
Cadmium, lead, and mercury are toxic heavy metals; arsenic is a toxic semi-metal. All of these are extremely dangerous to human health.
What is the scientific name for arsenic?
Arsenic is an element. The scientific name for arsenic is arsenic. Arsenic's chemical symbol is: As It is left to the student to balance the chemical equation of Arsenic and Old Lace.
Is arsenic a toxic element and used in medicines rat posion?
Arsenic hasn't been used in rat poisons in industrialized nations in many years. The reason for this is that arsenic, like other heavy metals, accumulates in the victim and in the environment. As such, it's an overly dangerous toxin. A "Toxic element" doesn't take into account the fundamental concept in toxicology -- dosage. Most anything is toxic in sufficient dosage. Arsenic, while indeed considered a dangerous poison, appears in trace amounts all over the environment. However, when someone asks me "What's a toxic element that was used in rat poison?", they usually want "Arsenic" as the answer. So, if this is for a test you're taking -- Yes:}.
Why is arsenic used in rat poison?
Arsenic (especially in inorganic forms) is known as very poisonous from thousand years; see the link below.A little more...Note that arsenic is no longer a component of rat toxins in any industrialized nation. The effects on the environment and on humans are far to dangerous and prevalent to allow this approach to remain legal, as once it was.
What are the chemicals in arsenic?
Strictly, there are no other "chemicals" in arsenic, because arsenic is a chemical element, and pure arsenic therefore does not contain any other element.
