Question

Is potassium chromate a carcinogen?

Answer 1

1. Carcinogen: Carcinogen is a compound which able to cause cancer.
2. Carcinogens may occur naturally or generate by humans.
3. The formula of potassium chromate is${\mathbf{K}}_{\mathbf{2}}{\mathbf{CrO}}_{\mathbf{4}}$.
4. Potassium chromate is corrosive in nature and exposure may cause blindness.
5. It causes lung cancer.

Hence, potassium chromate is a carcinogen.