Chemistry A-Level
disposal and toxicity
What disposal and toxicity means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of disposal and toxicity
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Cells contain toxic or corrosive materials, including cadmium, lithium compounds and concentrated alkali, which can leach from landfill into groundwater.
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