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Acid An acid is a substance which forms H+ ions as the only positive ion in aqueous solution. Examples:- Hydrochloric acid dissolved in water forms H+ and Cl– ions HCl —> H+ + Cl– Sulphuric acid dissolved in water forms H+ and SO42- ions H2SO4 —>2H+ + SO42- Nitric acid forms H+ and NO3– ions when dissolved in water HNO3 —> H+ + NO3– … Read more
Compounds are defined as substances composed of two or more different Elements that are chemically combined. Both salt and water are compounds. Some important chemical compound and their uses are as follows:- NaCl sodium chloride (table salt, used in solutions for contact lens) ZnO zinc oxide (used in some sunscreens and diaper rash ointment) NaF … Read more
Movement of these pollutants involves two main processes: Bioaccumulation refers to how pollutants enter a food chain. there is an increase in concentration of a pollutant from the Environment to the first organism in a food chain. Biomagnification refers to the tendency of pollutants to concentrate as they move from one trophic … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Mercury Toxicology Effects: Acute mercury poisoning Chronic mercury poisoning Developmental effects of mercury exposure Neurological effects of mercury exposure Reproductive effects of mercury exposure Immune system effects of mercury exposure Cardiovascular effects of mercury exposure Renal effects of mercury exposure Pulmonary effects of mercury exposure … Read more
Minamata Convention on Mercury Objectives Scope Definitions General obligations Prevention and reduction of mercury emissions and releases Management and disposal of mercury-containing wastes Trade in mercury and mercury-containing products Capacity building and technical assistance Research and development Information exchange and public awareness Reporting Implementation and compliance Institutional arrangements Final provisions The Minamata Convention on Mercury … Read more
Environmental Pollution and Health Environmental pollution is the contamination of the physical and biological components of the Earth/atmosphere system to such an extent that normal environmental processes are adversely affected. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light. Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either foreign … Read more