Chapter U4.1, Problem 6E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

At least three types of effects that a toxic substance can have on the body must be described.

Concept introduction:

Toxic substances are those which have bad influence on living beings. It can be a gas which creates problem when inhaled. It can be a solid or liquid which have serious effects when it enters inside the body.

Answer to Problem 6E

Three types of effects that a toxic substance can have on the body are as follows:

Difficulty in breathing, vomiting and headache.

Explanation of Solution

Different toxic substances have different effects on the body. Some of the substance create breathing problems. For example, phosphine (PH₃) gas. Some of the toxic substances when consumed with food or through other sources can cause vomiting. For example, diphenylchloroarsine and diphenylcyanoarsine.Some toxic substances such as carbon monoxide, benzol, and nitroglycerine are responsible for headache.