Asked by Skylar Whobrey on Apr 24, 2024
Why is sodium chloride, which is far more soluble in water than arsenic oxide, not considered a poison?
A) It is not soluble enough to be a poison.
B) It passes through the human body too quickly.
C) Its LD50 is considerably higher than the amount normally consumed, either in water or in food.
D) None of the above; sodium chloride is considered a poison.
Sodium Chloride
Common salt; an ionic compound with the formula NaCl, essential for life and used in food seasoning and preservation.
Soluble
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent, forming a solution.
- Discover and clarify the role of solubility in the study of poisons, especially with regard to arsenic.
Learning Objectives
- Discover and clarify the role of solubility in the study of poisons, especially with regard to arsenic.
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