12 Questions
What is the main source of environmental cadmium?
Coal burning
In what form is cadmium most toxic?
Ionic form
What is the main source of dietary lead in Mexico?
Glazed ceramics used to prepare food
What is the effect of lead poisoning on neurological and reproductive systems?
Damaging the systems
Who are the human groups most at risk of lead poisoning?
Fetuses and children under the age of seven
What are the main sources of exposure to cadmium?
Seafood and organ meats
Which metal is highly toxic in vapor form?
Mercury
What is the most volatile of all metals?
Mercury
What is the common application of elemental mercury due to its unusual property of being a liquid that conducts electricity?
Electrical switches and fluorescent light bulbs
What historic use of lead is mentioned in the text?
Used in weatherproofing buildings
What is a banned use of lead as mentioned in the text?
Applied to school buses as yellow pigment
In what industry is lead commonly used for roofing and flashing, as mentioned in the text?
Building industry
Test your knowledge about the properties and sources of mercury with this quiz. Learn about the volatility, toxicity, and various applications of elemental mercury.
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