Question

A soft, dense metal used in bullets and car batteries. It was once used extensively both in plumbing and in paints. Concern over its biological effects caused a ban on its use for these purposes. It is being phased out as a gasoline additive for the same reason.

Options:
A) Zinc
B) Copper
C) Lead
D) Iron

Answer 1

Lead is a soft, dense metal that was once used in plumbing and paints but is now being phased out due to health concerns.

Step-by-step explanation:

The metal being described in the question is lead.

Lead is a soft, dense metal that was once used extensively in plumbing and paints.

However, concerns over its biological effects led to bans on its use for these purposes.

It is also being phased out as a gasoline additive due to the same health concerns.