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is copper harmful in anyway?

i am trying to figure out how the atom copper is harmful to people in everyday life . so is it or is it not?

Answer:

Yes if swallowed it can cause blindness nothing the hospital cant handle. :)
Copper oxidation in the water supply from oxidized pipes causes copper poisoning. Symptoms Swallowing large amounts of copper may cause vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and yellow skin (jaundice). Touching large amounts of copper can result in hair discoloration (green).

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