Answer: Arsenic (As) is not an essential element for the

Chapter 8, Problem 8.151

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Arsenic (As) is not an essential element for the human body. (a) Based on its position in the periodic table, suggest a reason for its toxicity. (b) When arsenic enters a persons body, it quickly shows up in the follicle of the growing hair. This action has enabled detectives to solve many murder mysteries by analyzing a victims hair. Where else might one look for the accumulation of the element if arsenic poisoning is suspected?

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