- Arsenic - Wikipedia
Arsenic is a chemical element; it has symbol As and atomic number 33 It is a metalloid and one of the pnictogens, and therefore shares many properties with its group 15 neighbors phosphorus and antimony Arsenic is notoriously toxic
- Arsenic | Definition, Symbol, Uses, Facts | Britannica
Arsenic, a chemical element in the nitrogen group (Group 15 [Va] of the periodic table), existing in both gray and yellow crystalline forms Its chemical symbol is As, and it was first clearly identified as a free substance in 1649 by German pharmacist Johann Schroeder
- Arsenic - World Health Organization (WHO)
Arsenic is highly toxic in its inorganic form Contaminated water used for drinking, food preparation and irrigation of food crops poses the greatest threat to public health from arsenic Long-term exposure to arsenic from drinking-water and food can cause cancer and skin lesions
- Arsenic | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that is widely distributed in the Earth’s crust It is found in water, air, food, and soil Exposure to arsenic affects human health
- Arsenic: A centuries-old poison
What is arsenic? Arsenic is a natural element found in water, soil, and air It is a metalloid with properties of metals and nonmetals It exists in organic and inorganic forms Arsenic compounds are found in some pharmaceuticals, commercial, and industrial products
- Arsenic Facts - Element As or 33 - Science Notes and Projects
Arsenic is a chemical element with the symbol As and atomic number 33, making it a part of the pnictogen or nitrogen group in the periodic table This metalloid element is notorious for its toxicity Arsenic exhibits a wide range of properties and plays diverse roles in both ancient and modern times
- Arsenic | Toxic Substances | Toxic Substance Portal | ATSDR
Summary: Arsenic is a naturally occurring element widely distributed in the earth's crust In the environment, arsenic is combined with oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur to form inorganic arsenic compounds Arsenic in animals and plants combines with carbon and hydrogen to form organic arsenic compounds
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Arsenic is a naturally occurring element widely distributed in the earth’s crust In the environment, arsenic is combined with oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur to form inorganic arsenic compounds Arsenic in animals and plants combines with carbon and hydrogen to form organic arsenic compounds
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