KwickClips Computer Science · 41 sec · free
Which metal mainly harms children's brains?
Short answer. Lead.
Why is burning e-waste dangerous?
It releases toxic smoke.
Toxic inside
| Metal | Harms |
|---|---|
| Lead | brain, nerves |
| Mercury | brain, kidneys |
| Cadmium | kidneys, bones |
Remember
| Burning e-waste is dangerous |
Your old phone can poison soil and water. How? It hides toxic metals. Lead harms the brain and nerves. Mercury harms the brain and kidneys. Cadmium harms the kidneys and bones. Remember. Burning e-waste releases toxic smoke.
This clip is from the full lesson: E-waste: Hazards, Management and Responsible Disposal — 7 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 11 Computer Science (083), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science Essentials (083), CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices (065), Edexcel GCSE GCSE Computer Science (1CP2)
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