Mercury is a toxic substance, and specifically hazardous
Chapter 18, Problem 114(choose chapter or problem)
Mercury is a toxic substance, and specifically hazardous when it is present in the 1 or 2 oxidation states. However, the American Dental Association has determined that dental fillings composed of elemental mercury pose minimal health risks, even if the filling is swallowed. Use Table 18.1 to propose a possible explanation for this apparent contradiction.
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