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Arsenic: Properties and Modern Uses by Chandrakumar Singh Khumukchamba is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Arsenic is a metalloid element that occurs naturally in minerals and can exist in different physical forms. It is commonly used to strengthen alloys like copper and lead. Arsenic is also used in semiconductor electronic devices and pesticides, though many of these uses are being phased out due to toxicity. Arsenic poisoning from contaminated drinking water remains a global health issue. The element has multiple oxidation states including -3 and +3, and forms various inorganic and organoarsenic compounds. Na
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- Chandrakumar Singh Khumukchamba
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