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Toxic heavy metal

physical science Maturity 11-13

Some metals can be bad for us.

Orpiment mineral.jpg
Orpiment mineral.jpg
They are found in the ground. People can get them from food or air. They can make us feel sick. We must be careful. Do you know any metals?

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