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A [[toxic]] [[substance]] is one that is so poisonous it could kill an [[organism]].
 
A [[toxic]] [[substance]] is one that is so poisonous it could kill an [[organism]].
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===About Toxic Chemicals===
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: Some [[chemical]]s are [[toxic]] in very small quantities so even a small amount could kill an [[organism]].
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: Some '''toxins''' must be ingested to kill the [[organism]]. However, some can kill an [[organism]] if they are [[inhale]]d or if some of the [[chemical]] gets on their [[skin]].

Revision as of 16:51, 4 November 2018

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A toxic substance is one that is so poisonous it could kill an organism.

About Toxic Chemicals

Some chemicals are toxic in very small quantities so even a small amount could kill an organism.
Some toxins must be ingested to kill the organism. However, some can kill an organism if they are inhaled or if some of the chemical gets on their skin.