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Scientifically speaking, there are a couple of fundamental differences between heavy metals and other metals in the table of the elements. Heavier metals tend to have more ions and typically, less toxic elements.

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Heavy metals are a subset of metals that are characterized by their high atomic weight and density. They also tend to have toxic properties at certain concentrations, unlike other metals that are essential for biological functions and not inherently toxic. Examples of heavy metals include lead, Mercury, and cadmium.

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