Molecules in a solid move slower than the molecules in a liquid and a gas. Molecules in a gas move faster than the liquid and a solid. + 6 others found this useful.
Youâve probably used it, or had it sprinkled on you at some time in your life. Itâs processed from a soft mineral compound of magnesium silicate, and is called talcum powder or just talc. Talcum dusting powder is commonly used to reduce rashes and diaper irritation in babies and infants.But this practice is dangerous.It can result in the inhalation of significant amounts of powder, causing acute or chronic lung irritation, known as talcosis.alcum dusting powder is commonly used to reduce rashes and diaper irritation in babies and infants. But this practice is dangerous. It can result in the inhalation of significant amounts of powder, causing acute or chronic lung irritation, known as talcosis.
When talking about whether or not talcum powder is linked to cancer, it is important to distinguish between talc that contains asbestos and talc that is asbestos-free. Talc that has asbestos is generally accepted as being able to cause cancer if it is inhaled. This type of talc is not used in modern consumer products. Whether people who have long-term exposure to natural talc fibers at work, such as talc miners, are at higher risk of lung cancer from breathing them in. 2  Whether women who apply talcum powder regularly in the genital area have an increased risk of ovarian cancer.