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Hazard

this is a general term for anything which has the ability to cause injury. The hazard associated with a potentially toxic substance is a function of its toxicity and the potential for exposure to the substance. The probability of exposure to the substance is a risk factor.


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I am also quite certain that the average IQ will stay quite the same. May I hazard a guess it will be 100 points. Hmmm.. maybe also because by construction, the definition of an IQ of 100 is the average value (since we assume a normal distribution of IQ in the ...

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by biohazard
Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:46 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Future Human Evolution
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Views: 5654

Re: Re:

... tumour from cell phones before they manage to have children. Or so ;) I am also quite certain that the average IQ will stay quite the same. May I hazard a guess it will be 100 points. Hmmm.. maybe also because by construction, the definition of an IQ of 100 is the average value (since we assume ...

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by canalon
Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:53 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Future Human Evolution
Replies: 41
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coriolis

Have you researched the Coriolis effect? Are you going to hazard a guess at the answer for us?

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by stopherlogic
Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:49 pm
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: coriolis
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Views: 722

about Green Chemistry

... covered in traditional chemistry courses, perhaps contributing to its slow growth as an area of academic research. Finding creative ways to reduce hazard and waste has been the goal of many academic labs across the country. In recent history, the trend has been toward "microscale" methods; ...

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by chenhongxia
Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:43 am
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: about Green Chemistry
Replies: 0
Views: 841

Common Household Chemicals - Dangerous Mixtures

... or become ineffective. 2,Highly Alkaline Products with Highly Acidic Products Acids and bases (alkalis) can react violently, presenting a splash hazard. Acids and bases are caustic and may cause chemical burns. 3,Certain Disinfectants with Detegents Don't mix disinfectants with 'quaternary ammonia' ...

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by sunnye
Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:57 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Common Household Chemicals - Dangerous Mixtures
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