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| − | A [[toxic]] [[substance]] is one that is so poisonous it could kill an [[organism]]. | + | [[File:ToxicSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The symbol for [[Toxic]] [[chemical]]s.]] |
| + | A [[toxic]] [[substance]] is one that is so poisonous it could kill a [[human]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Toxic Chemicals=== | ||
| + | : Some [[chemical]]s 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 [[inhale]]d or if some of the [[chemical]] gets on their [[skin]]. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *[[Safety Goggles]] - To reduce the chance of any getting in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *[[Safety Gloves]] - To reduce the chance of any getting on the [[skin]]. | ||
| + | *Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the [[skin]]. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A [[toxic]] [[substance]] is one that is so poisonous it could kill a [[human]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===About Toxic Chemicals=== | ||
| + | : Some [[chemical]]s 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 [[inhale]]d or if some of the [[chemical]] gets on their [[skin]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *[[Safety Goggles]] - To reduce the chance of any getting in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *[[Safety Gloves]] - To reduce the chance of any getting on the [[skin]]. | ||
| + | *Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the [[skin]]. | ||
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| + | ==Beyond the Curriculum== | ||
| + | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPszR0-vTqc}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:15, 22 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A toxic substance is one that is so poisonous it could kill a human.
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.
Precautions
- Safety Goggles - To reduce the chance of any getting in the eyes.
- Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the eyes.
- Safety Gloves - To reduce the chance of any getting on the skin.
- Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the skin.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A toxic substance is one that is so poisonous it could kill a human.
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.
Precautions
- Safety Goggles - To reduce the chance of any getting in the eyes.
- Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the eyes.
- Safety Gloves - To reduce the chance of any getting on the skin.
- Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the skin.