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They tend to be poisonous to humans and can contaminate water and soil. Heavy metals would include elements such as lead, Mercury, tin, arsenic, and antimony.

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Can Heavy metals may also disrupt disulfide bonds because of their high affinity and attraction for sulfur and will also lead to the denaturation of proteins?

Yes, heavy metals can disrupt disulfide bonds in proteins by binding to the sulfur atoms in the bonds, leading to protein denaturation. This can affect the protein's structure and function, impacting various cellular processes. Heavy metal toxicity can result from these disruptions, causing cellular damage and dysfunction.


I am Heavy rare and expensive?

I am sodium because I am a metal and metals are heavy and i am also very expensive.


Is arsenic considered as a heavy metal?

No, arsenic is a metalloid, which means it has characteristics of both metals and non-metals.


How heavy metal affect different trophic levels in fish and human?

Heavy metals can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems, affecting various trophic levels in fish and humans. In fish, metals like mercury and lead can impair growth, reproduction, and neurological functions, leading to population declines and altered food webs. When humans consume contaminated fish, they may experience health issues such as neurological damage and increased cancer risk. Thus, heavy metals disrupt both ecological balance and human health through biomagnification across trophic levels.


What heavy metals can be found in crude oil?

Easy answer you could have come up with by yourself I think. Crude oil, means oil straight from the ground and not refined yet. Heavy metals means not light metals. So not iron or sodium but Lead and other heavy stuff. Since oil comes from the ground and metals are mined from the ground, it makes sense that they could be found together. So if the teacher wants a different answer he should have said "how is crude oil formed" or something like that.

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Where are heavy metals found in the periodic table?

Heavy metals are typically found in the middle of the periodic table. These heavy metals are often also transition metals.


If heavy metals are injurious to the central nervous system why are eating utensils made of metal and do they have any deleterious affect?

I don't think stainless steel is a heavy metal. You kind of answered your own question by referring to both 'heavy metals' and 'metal.' They are not the same thing. While 'heavy metals' are metal, not all metals are 'heavy metals.' 'Heavy metals' refer to metallic chemical elements that have relatively high density and are poisonous at low concentrations. Examples of heavy metals would be mercury, cadmium, chromium, thallium, and lead. And from the US department for Labor: "Toxic metals, including 'heavy metals,' are individual metals and metal compounds that negatively affect people's health. Some toxic, semi-metallic elements, including arsenic and selenium, are discussed in this page. In very small amounts, many of these metals are necessary to support life. However, in larger amounts, they become toxic. They may build up in biological systems and become a significant health hazard." The metals that we use in our everyday lives, such as in spoons, do not contain enough poisonous metals to accumulate in our body enough to do harm. And the main metals in our utensils are not at all harmful. Note: whilst cast iron and stainless steel are actually beneficial to health, some people are concerned about the use of aluminium in pans. It's not a heavy metal, nor are deleterious effects in the small quantities caused by cookware proven, but some people only use coated aluminium as a precaution. More dangerous are copper pans which should always have an inert lining.


What are the importance of heavy metals in cooking?

Heavy metals compounds have frequently toxic properties.


Is platinum heavy compared to other metals?

Yes, platinum is heavy compared to other metals.


Are calcium gluconate magnesium sulfate and potassium phosphate heavy metals?

No, calcium gluconate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium phosphate are not heavy metals. They are inorganic salts commonly used in pharmaceuticals and medicine for various purposes. Heavy metals typically include elements like lead, mercury, and cadmium.


Why ammonia is added in heavy metals limit test?

Ammonia is added in heavy metals limit tests to precipitate heavy metals as their insoluble hydroxides. This allows for the separation of heavy metals from other interfering substances in the sample, making it easier to detect and quantitate the heavy metals present.


Is real gold light or heavy in comparison to other metals?

Real gold is heavy in comparison to other metals.


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.


Is gold one of the lightest metals?

No, gold is not one of the lightest metals. It is actually quite dense and heavy compared to many other metals.


What has the author Ajay Kumar Saxena written?

Ajay Kumar Saxena has written: 'Heavy metals in the environment : curse or boon' -- subject(s): Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Heavy metals, Heavy metals, Pollution, Water


What has the author Antonella Furini written?

Antonella Furini has written: 'Plants and heavy metals' -- subject(s): Plants, Effect of heavy metals on, Heavy-metal tolerant plants