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==Key Stage 3==
 
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[[File:Toxic.png|right|300px|thumb|The symbol for [[Toxic]] [[chemical]]s.]]
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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]].
  

Revision as of 11:48, 4 December 2018

Key Stage 3

Meaning

The symbol for Toxic chemicals.

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.