The term LD 50 refers to the concentration of a drug or chemical that will kill 50% of the population exposed to the drug. The LD 50 of a heavy metal is 5 ppm. What is the LD 50 for the heavy metal in ppt and ppb?

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The term LD 50 refers to the concentration of a drug or chemical that will kill 50% of the population exposed to the drug. The LD 50 of a heavy metal is 5 ppm. What is the LD 50 for the heavy metal in ppt and ppb?

 

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