Chemistry for Changing Times
Chemistry for Changing Times
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ISBN: 9780134212777
Author: John W. Hill; Terry W. McCreary
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 22, Problem 22P
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Interpretation:The toxic effect of cadmium should be discussed and the meaning of the term“Itai-Itai” should be explained.

Concept Introduction:Cadmium Chemistry for Changing Times, Chapter 22, Problem 22P , additional homework tip  1is an element with atomic numberChemistry for Changing Times, Chapter 22, Problem 22P , additional homework tip  2It is a bluish-white metal. This element is chemically similar to mercury and zinc. The main source of cadmium is the byproduct of the zinc metal refinement process.

Cadmium is used:

  1. As a corrosion-resistant plating on steel
  2. To color glass
  3. To stabilize plastic

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