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How is toxicity a chemical property?

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Toxicity is considered a chemical property because it relates to the inherent nature of a chemical substance to cause harm or adverse effects on living organisms. It refers to a chemical compound's capacity to cause toxicity, which can result in harm, ailment, or even death when it comes into contact with living things like people.

Chemical properties refer to a substance's molecular characteristics and behavior. Toxicity is a chemical property because it depends on a substance's unique chemical structure and composition as well as how it interacts with biological systems.

The mode of action, dose, length of exposure, and susceptibility of the organism being exposed of the chemical all have an impact on toxicity. Understanding a chemical's toxic properties is crucial for risk assessment, ensuring safety, and developing suitable handling and management procedures for chemical substances. Different chemicals exhibit varying degrees of toxicity.