Chemistry · Chemical Compounds
Why are lead pipes highly unsuitable for distributing drinking water?
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- 1Lead reacts with pure water to produce highly volatile and toxic lead acetate.
- 2Lead acts as a biological medium that accelerates bacterial growth.
- 3Lead quickly dissolves in water to form highly explosive hydrogen gas.
- 4Lead reacts with water containing dissolved air to form toxic lead hydroxide.✓
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Lead reacts with water containing dissolved air to form toxic lead hydroxide.
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