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.
Given evidence is inconsistent we do advocate a 'better safe than sorry' attitude and advise that women using talc on their genitals stop doing so. But itâs important to remember that the suggested increased risk from using talcum powder is very small. While the relative increase of a third suggested by some studies sounds significant, the absolute risk of getting ovarian cancer still remains very low.