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Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury, which can harm the environment if bulbs are disposed of improperly. Mercury exists in different oxidation states that impact the environment differently depending on how it is released. When mercury is released into the air or soil, it undergoes chemical reactions that allow it to accumulate in water and enter the food chain, posing risks to fish and humans through consumption while having less impact on plants. Proper disposal of fluorescent bulbs is necessary to pr

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