Which Is the MOST Toxic Form of Mercury

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which is the MOST toxic form of mercury?

• A) Hg2+
• B) CH3Hg+
• C) Hg4+
• D) Hg0

---

Definitions:

Chronic Bronchitis

A long-term inflammatory condition of the bronchi in the lungs, characterized by persistent coughing and mucus production.

Coarse Rhonchi

Low-pitched, rattling lung sounds that can be heard through a stethoscope, often indicating the presence of thick mucus or blockages in the larger airways.

Fine Crackles

Small, abrupt sounds heard in the lungs during inhalation, indicative of abnormalities such as pulmonary fibrosis or heart failure.

Ventricular Fibrillation

A life-threatening heart rhythm that results in rapid, erratic electrical impulses in the ventricles, leading to ineffective pumping of blood.