To Prevent a Child's Exposure to Lead, You Should

question 61

Multiple Choice

To prevent a child's exposure to lead, you should:

• A)allow the child to put old painted objects in their mouth.
• B)make sure the child consumes nutritious meals consistently.
• C)only cook their meals in cast-iron pans.
• D)make infant formula with plain tap water.
• E)allow the child to play with crayons made in other countries.

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Definitions:

Arsenic Ions

Ions that contain arsenic in different oxidation states, often toxic and present in various environmental and industrial contexts.

Orpiment

A natural mineral composed of arsenic sulfide (As2S3), historically used as a pigment and with various industrial and medicinal applications.

Soluble Sulfide

A compound containing the sulfide ion that is soluble in water, often producing hydrogen sulfide gas upon contact with acid.

Arsenic

A toxic metalloid element with the symbol As and atomic number 33, known for its various allotropes and compounds.