Naomi D.

Batario 01/27/19

Grade 9 Mr. Reyes

Learning task 2

Harmful Chemicals present in tabacco smoke:

1. Nicotine

2. Hydrogen cyanide

3. Formaldehyde

4. Lead

5. Arsenic

6. Ammonia

7. Radioactive elements, such as uranium

8. Benzene

9. Carbon Monoxide

10. Nitrosamines

11. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Harmful Effects of using electronic cigarettes:

There are safety issues with the nicotine exposure from e-cigarettes, which may cause addiction and

other adverse effects. Nicotine is regarded as a potentially lethal poison. Concerns exist that vaping can

be harmful by exposing users to toxic levels of nicotine. At low amounts, it has a mild analgesic effect.

Reference:

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/tobacco-and-cancer/carcinogens-found-in-tobacco-products.html

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exempt organization. Cancer.org is provided courtesy of the Leo and Gloria Rosen family.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safety_of_electronic_cigarettes

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Learning task 3

1) Why do you smoke and drink alchohol?