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What is the hazardous pollutant released from calculators?

(a) Lithium

(b) Mercury

(c) Lead

(d) Copper

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Right answer is (b) Mercury

To explain: Components in copper machines and steam irons; batteries in clocks and pocket calculators, switches, LCDs release mercury into environment when improperly handled.

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