How is mercury detoxified by bacteria?

Q: What forms of mercury are most toxic to organisms?

A: Mercury is a toxic element present naturally and it is an introduced contaminant in the environment.…

Q: What is a methane hydrate?

A: Methane is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4. It is a group-14 hydride and the…

Q: What are the main negative ions found in living beings?

A: Negative ions are those which are charged up with electricity and mostly originate from non-metallic…

Q: Why is water important for metabolism?

A: Metabolism is a process that happens in our body to convert what we eat(food) and drink into energy…

Q: What purpose does water serve in the “Effects of Antiseptics & Disinfectants”?

A: Answer:  ANTISEPTICS : These are the liquid or semi-solid cream having some special properties to…

Q: When was each key chemical agent with

A: EPA : Environmental Protection agency . This agency belongs to US . . It is the drinking water…

Q: Why does the nitrate reduction tube turn red after the addition of zinc?

A: Nitrate reduction test is used to find the bacteria who have the ability to reduce the nitrate.

Q: How is a hydride ion different from a hydrogen ion? What is the involvement of both ions in redox…

A: Ions are the charged particles that carry positive or negative charges.

Q: What cells in the body produce hydrogen peroxide?

A: Hydrogen peroxide is a natural chemical which is toxic but still produced by body cells.

Physical and Chemical features

The physical property of a compound could be determined without modifying the originality of the compound. Examples of physical properties are density, hardness, color, boiling, and melting point. The chemical property expresses the ability of a compound to undergo a particular chemical change.