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To Explain:Strontium is dangerous to the human body.
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Introduction:
Strontium and calcium belong to the same group. but strontium is harmful for the human body and calcium is used by the body to make the bones stronger.
Strontium and calcium belong to the same group. Hence, they both of them exhibit the same chemical properties. Calcium is necessary for the bones and teeth formation. But
Conclusion:
Strontium is dangerous because of its radioactive nature.
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