Asked by Willis Sands on Apr 28, 2024

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Why do common compounds, such as sodium chloride, not have an LD50?

A) Because they are not poisons
B) Because such materials are food products
C) Because it has not yet been determined
D) None of the above; all compounds, even materials such as sodium chloride, do have an LD50.

Sodium Chloride

A chemical compound known as table salt, widely used in food seasoning and preservation, consisting of sodium and chloride ions.

Common Compounds

Chemical substances made up of atoms of two or more different elements, which are widely found or used in daily life.

  • Acquire knowledge on the concept and calculation methods of lethal dosage (LD50) for toxins and their relevance in toxicological assessments.
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Dainya ThomasMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The term "LD50" appears to be a typographical or formatting error, likely intended to refer to LD50, which stands for "Lethal Dose, 50%" - a standard measure of the toxicity of a substance, indicating the dose required to kill half the members of a tested population after a specified test duration. All compounds, including common ones like sodium chloride, have an LD50 value, which quantifies their toxicity.