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During the 15th century arsenic lead and mercury were applied to crops as insecticides. What was wrong with this technological solution?
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∙ 15y ago
Those are all poisonous to humans as well, so you are poisoning the people who eat the crops.
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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.
Is arsenic dangerous?
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.
Why do arsenic important?
Arsenic do important because element. Do.
Which element is used as rat poison and is found in the title of the murder mystery?
Historically, arsenic was used on rats. Some insecticides used thallium, a heavy metal.
What is As in the periodic table?
As is arsenic. Its atomic number is 33. It is in period 4, group 15. Arsenic has many uses, such as wood preservatives, insecticides, and alloys, among other uses.
What element in the periodic table is AS?
As is arsenic. Its atomic number is 33. It is in period 4, group 15. Arsenic has many uses, such as wood preservatives, insecticides, and alloys, among other uses.
How many sources of heavy metal poisoning are there?
old paint, leaded gasoline, old pipes mercury: contaminated fish, industrial and agricultural wastes cadmium: industrial waste, insecticides, old galvanized pipes arsenic: insecticides and industrial processes
What happens when moist arsenic is treated with ozone?
Treated with ozone As(III) in solution is oxidized to As(V); then arsenic can be precipitated with iron sulfate. This process may be used for deleting arsenic from industrial water wastes.
What is the common name for arsenic?
The only stable, and thus by far the most common, isotope of arsenic is arsenic-75, although isotopes have existed from arsenic-60 through arsenic-92. The isotopes with the longest half-lives are arsenic-73, arsenic-74, and arsenic-76.
Is zinc oxide used as an adsorbent for arsenic removal from water?
application of zinc oxide for the removal of arsenic from aqueous solution despite the fact that it is a useful adsorbent for gaseous arsenic pentoxide in...see..www.esaa-events.com/remtech/2005/pdf/Paper27.pdf
What has the author Richard T Wilkin written?
Richard T. Wilkin has written: 'Field application of a permeable reactive barrier for treatment of arsenic in ground water' -- subject(s): Water, Arsenic removal, Groundwater, Hazardous waste site remediation, Technological innovations, Membranes (Technology), Purification
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.
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 there arsenic in protoplasm?
There are no arsenic in a protoplasm
Is arsenic magnetic?
No, arsenic is not magnetic.
