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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:}.
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What element is toxic?
there are many. 6 of them are sulfur, arsenic, lead, mercury, aluminum, and plutonium.
Which element is poisonous?
A number of elements are toxic. Fluorine, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, cadmium, arsenic, antimony, mercury, thallium, lead, and polonium are toxic just to name a few.
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.
Were was the element arsenic discovered?
The element Arsenic was discovered in pre history, and has use in hardening bronze. [And in modern times, the lead plates in auto batteries.] As to where, the Mesopotamian civilizations knew of this material, and the element may be obtained from the sulphide mineral by simple roasting. It is toxic to life forms, and finds use in timber preservatives, and pest sprays. The timber preservation application is coming under an increasing cloud due to soil contamination, and this is not compatible with registered organic food production.
Is arsenic reactive?
Yes
Does The Human Body UseThe Element Arsenic?
No, it is not a minor or micro element in human physiological system. It is even toxic.
What element is toxic?
there are many. 6 of them are sulfur, arsenic, lead, mercury, aluminum, and plutonium.
Is arsenic toxic?
Yes, arsenic is toxic and will kill you.
What is toxic fluid?
its fluid that has toxins in it and posion
Which element is poisonous?
A number of elements are toxic. Fluorine, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, cadmium, arsenic, antimony, mercury, thallium, lead, and polonium are toxic just to name a few.
What element is highly toxic and its oxide has a distinct garlic odor?
Compounds of Dimethyl Telluride (from Tellurium) and Arsine (from Arsenic) have odours of garlic.
How can arsenic be a nurtrient even though its toxic?
Some bacteria can use arsenic for the life.
Which element is used as rat poison and is found in the title of murder mysteries?
arsenic
What element can be used as a poison?
I suspect you're looking for arsenic as your answer, as this element is effectively toxic to mammals, including mice, rats, etc. However, it'd be the wrong answer for a few reasons. The first reason is that arsenic is no longer used as a pesticide pretty much anywhere in the world, due to its toxicity to humans, and its tendency to remain in the environment. The other reason is that, in sufficient dosage, a huge number of components of the periodic table -- elements -- are toxic to humans, and some are hyper-toxic. Polonium, for instance, (Po 210) has an LD50 (Lethal dose in 50% of the test population) of perhaps 0.1-0.3 GBq, making it far more toxic than arsenic.
Is arsenic more toxic than botulism?
No, it's significantly less toxic than botulism.
What metal element can be poisonous if ingested?
Metal poisoning is a toxic accumulation of metals in the body. Some metal elements that are poisonous if ingested are mercury, lead, aluminum, arsenic and cadmium.
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.
