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Why is Mercury considered a heavy metal?
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.
How are bones attached to other bones?
Bones are attached to each other by ligaments, strong bands of tissue that may be flexible in some motions.(The similar tissues, tendons, connect the muscles to other muscles and to bones.)
Attaches bones to bones and muscls to bones?
Tendons attach muscles to bones, while ligaments attach bones to other bones.
What 3 minerals are stored in bones?
Most bones actually store minerals, just some more than other. for example the humerus* ( Big leg bone ) may store more minerals as it is the biggest bone in the body and has a bigger capacity.Knowledge : AS level student.*(From a person who didn't write this: The femur is actually the longest bone in the body, which is in the leg. I'm in high school :P)
What other bones does the Zygomatic bones articulate with?
none
Can the body leach heavy metals?
Not easily. The molecular size of heavy metals means the kidneys struggle to excrete them. Most heavy metals are stored in hair, finger nails and other body tissues. Many, such as copper, lead, iron, are toxic if ingested in large amounts.
Why are lead and mercury considered heavy metals?
they 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.
What is the difference between heavy metals and the other metals?
Scientifically speaking, there are a couple of fundamental differences between heavy metals and other metals in the table of the elements. Heavier metals tend to have more ions and typically, less toxic elements.
How many metals found in the inner core?
The primary metals in the core are iron and nickel with lesser amounts of other heavy metals.
Do metals have to be stored in sealed containers?
In the lab, it is a good idea. It reduces contamination of your metals by other chemicals, and helps limit oxidation.
What element poisons the brain?
Mercury, lead, and many other heavy metals.
What heavy metals cause heavy metal poisoning?
Common heavy metals that can cause heavy metal poisoning include lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and chromium. These metals can accumulate in the body over time and lead to various health problems, including damage to the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs. Exposure to heavy metals can occur from sources such as contaminated water, air pollution, certain foods, and occupational hazards.
Why is Mercury considered a heavy metal?
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.
What is the inner core believed to be compose of?
Solid iron, with impurities of other heavy metals
Metals can be stored in what?
All of the 1st group metals (Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr) because they react with the air and many other things.
Is lead light or heavy compared to other comicals?
In my opinion lead is one of the heaver metals.
Is 925 silver jewelry heavy in weight?
It can be heavy depending on the piece of jewelry. Compared with other metals however, sterling silver is a lot lighter than other materials.
