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Silicon dioxide what are the dangers of ingesting these chemicals?
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∙ 9y ago
To my knowledge (I am a med student but that in no way gives me the authority to answer this with certainty) silica (silicon dioxide) is only dangerous via inhalation. Depending on the particulate size, particles may become lodged in the lungs causing lesions known as silicosis. I would assume that ingestion of SiO2 would not cause any damage except maybe for some vicious diarrhea or gastroenteritis. It is not soluble in water to any appreciable amount and even then, it is a relatively inert compound. Anyway, I don't think eating silica packets would be a fun past time but nevertheless don't do it.
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What are the elements found in sand?
Silicon and oxygen, in this form. SiO2 Silicon dioxide.
Is silicon dioxide a mixture or pure substance?
Silicon dioxide is a substance (chemical compound) consisting of one silicon atom and two oxygen atoms.
Does silicon dioxide contain carbon?
Silicon dioxide contains only silicon and oxygen - no carbon., The only carbon in a sample labelled " silicon dioxide", would be an impurity or contaminant probably on the surface
Is silicon dioxide a sulfite?
No, Silicon dioxide does not dissolve in water. Better said, much less than glass does (glass is solid solution of silicon dioxide and alkaline metal oxides)
What is the balance of silicon reacts with carbon dioxide form silicon carbide and silicon dioxide?
Si+CO2 ---------> SiC+SiO2
What are the two chemicals in silica?
Silica is also known as sand, it is called Silicon dioxide, from this you will see that it is made up of Oxygen and Silicon. The formula is "SiO2"
What does the chemicals formula for quartz silicon oxygen 2 tell you about its chemicals composition?
The chemical formula of silicon dioxide (quartz) is SiO2; The percentage of oxygen is 53,33 % and the percentage of silicon is 46,56 %.
Is silicon dioxide a atom?
No, silicon dioxide is a molecule.
Is silicon dioxide a compound or a mixture?
Silicon dioxide is a compound.
What are the elements found in sand?
Silicon and oxygen, in this form. SiO2 Silicon dioxide.
Which one is mixture carbon dioxide silicon silicon dioxide or sand?
Which one is mixture carbon dioxide = compound silicon = element silicon dioxide = compound or sand = mixture so sand is the answer.
Is Silicon dioxide Atom Element Compound Mixture?
Silicon dioxide is a compound of the elements silicon and oxygen. Its chemical formula is SiO2. Impure Silicon dioxide is very common ; it is the sand on a beach.
Which mineral is composed of silicon dioxide?
Quartz is composed of silicon dioxide.
What is the chemical formula in silicon dioxide?
the formula for silicon dioxide is SIO2
Examples of silicon dioxide?
one type of silicon dioxide is glass.
Is silicon dioxide a solid gas or liquid?
Silicon Dioxide is a solid.
Which mineral is composed of silicon dioxide (Si02)?
Silica is silicon dioxide
