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How can chemicals used by farms and factories poison nearby waterways?

Chemicals used by farms and factories can enter nearby waterways through runoff, leaching from soil, or improper disposal. Once in waterways, these chemicals can contaminate the water, harm aquatic life, and affect human health if consumed. Infrequent monitoring and lax regulations can exacerbate this issue.


Why you shouldn't mix chemicals in the science lab?

Unless you know what chemicals you are mixing, and what kinds of chemical reactions they are going to have, you don't know what will happen when you mix chemicals. There are some chemicals which, when mixed, will release a very deadly poisonous gas. There are other chemicals which, when mixed, will explode or burst into flames. Even aside from that, chemicals in a science lab are there for some reason. Someone obtained those chemicals for the lab and intends to do something with them. They are not there to play around with at random.


What chemicals explode when they come in contact with electricity?

Chemicals that can explode when in contact with electricity include nitroglycerin, ammonium nitrate, and hydrogen gas. These chemicals are sensitive to electrical sparks or current, which can trigger a rapid release of energy leading to an explosion.


What chemicals were involved in chernobyl?

The Chernobyl disaster involved the release of radioactive chemicals such as iodine-131, cesium-137, and strontium-90 into the environment. These chemicals can cause long-term health effects by contaminating soil, water, and organisms in the affected area.


How many chemicals you can get from one cigarette?

A single cigarette can release over 7,000 chemicals when burned, including tar, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and nicotine. These chemicals are a result of the combustion process and can have harmful effects on the body when inhaled.