In addition to using cyanide salts to extract gold, some miners use which other toxic chemical?
A) Sulfuric acid
B) Mercury
C) Cyanide salts
D) Arsenic
E) Nitric acid

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Some miners use mercury to extract gold. However, this method can lead to severe health and environmental problems as mercury is a toxic substance which can enter the food chain causing serious health problems.

In Addition to Using Cyanide Salts to Extract Gold, Some