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Actually, the "lead" of a pencil is not lead at all. It is actually graphite.
If it were lead, you would get very sick and die from lead poisoning...and as tasty as that pencil tip may look, it probably wont taste good and you really shouldn't eat it. Nonetheless, the graphite probably wont hurt too bad even if you decide to eat it.
What else can I help you with?
What ia another name for lead in a pencil?
graphite ^ Wrong, that's another material used in a pencil which doesn't cause lead poisoning
What happens if the lead in the pencil is consumed?
If the lead in a pencil is consumed, it can result in health issues such as lead poisoning. Ingesting lead can be toxic and may lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, mood changes, and in severe cases, damage to the brain and other organs. It is important to seek medical attention if lead is ingested.
Is pencil lead is Pb free?
There is no lead in pencil - Pencil is made from graphite
What objects can lead be made into?
pencil . The 'lead' in a pencil is actually graphite.
Can a dog eat lead that is for a lead pencil?
I wouldn't suggest just letting your dog chew on a pencil, but I don't think it will kill them. My dog has chewed on several pencils (without me knowing until finding the evidence) and so far nothing has happened to her. She was still the same as far as hyper activity and she didn't vomit or have diarrhea. But, with that, all dogs are different just as people are different and one dog might react to something differently than another.
Can a mechanical pencil give you lead poisoning?
If the pencil contains graphite lead, it is not toxic and cannot give you lead poisoning. However, if the pencil contains actual lead or other harmful substances, it could pose a risk of lead poisoning if ingested or inhaled in large amounts.
Can you get lead poisoning from a number two pencil?
Pencils have never been made from lead. They are made with Graphite, a form of carbon. So you can not get lead poisoning from a pencil.
Can you get lead poision from a pencil?
No, you cannot get lead poisoning from a pencil. Pencils do not contain lead; they use graphite for the writing material. Graphite is not toxic and cannot cause lead poisoning.
Will you get lead poisoning if graphite from a pencil enters the bloodstream?
No ,because there is no lead in a graphite pencil, only carbon.
Can you get lead poisoning from a pencil?
Actually "lead" is compressed graphite which is really harmless
What ia another name for lead in a pencil?
graphite ^ Wrong, that's another material used in a pencil which doesn't cause lead poisoning
Why is pencil lead made out of Graphite?
Because pencil "lead" is not lead. Pencils haven't used lead cores since Roman times. However, lead poisoning was still possible up until the mid 20th century as the painted wooden casing often contain high concentrations of lead. Confusion about the source of the poisoning may have led (sic) people to think the core was actually made of lead, however the term "lead" does not refer to the carbon element itself, it's just a general term for a pencil's core. "Put some graphite in your pencil" just doesn't have the same ring to it as "put some lead in your pencil".
Can you get led poisoning from a pencil?
No, modern pencils contain graphite (not lead) and therefore you cannot get lead poisoning from them. Also, yes because if you can find a pencil with lead still in it you can get lead poisioning.....(obviously)
Can you give me a sentence using the word lead?
There is no more lead in my pencil.
What are the harmful effects of lead poisoning?
It will give you lead poisoning witch can cause blindness so don't put lead in your mouth. If your cut via a pencil make sure to wash it out properly. Answer Lead poisoning is more often than not a result of exposure to lead over time. It can cause mental and physical development issues in children. Adults can end up with anemia and other issues. It is said that the cause of the downfall of the Roman Empire was lead poisoning from drinking wine from pewter cups.
What happens if the lead in the pencil is consumed?
If the lead in a pencil is consumed, it can result in health issues such as lead poisoning. Ingesting lead can be toxic and may lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, mood changes, and in severe cases, damage to the brain and other organs. It is important to seek medical attention if lead is ingested.
What does a cell wall do for the animal that eats it?
Give them lead poisoning
