Answer this following question in your own words:  Question 1:  Chemical Formulas Lab  What is a chemical? Does Every Chemical Have a formula? In the past we have used chemicals that we thought were safe that have turned out to cause harm, such as lead. How can we be sure that we are not repeating our mistakes? Should dangerous chemicals be banned or destroyed completely?

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Question 1:  Chemical Formulas Lab 

What is a chemical? Does Every Chemical Have a formula? In the past we have used chemicals that we thought were safe that have turned out to cause harm, such as lead. How can we be sure that we are not repeating our mistakes? Should dangerous chemicals be banned or destroyed completely?

Question 2: Are all chemicals that are naturally occurring safe? Should we think differently about chemicals that are naturally occurring and those that are not? Why?

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