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For a known substance, you read the label or consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

Analysis of the chemical and physical properties of an unknown substance will give you the answer.

To find out what chemical poisoned a victim, the forensic pathologist will base the conclusion on the characteristic appearance of the body and on chemical analysis of tissue, hair, nails and digestive tract contents.

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Q: How do you find out what kind of chemical is used in poison?
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