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If you had a balloon filled with pure nitrogen would it be dangerous to inhale what exactly would happen to you if you did inhale it?

One balloon full? Nothing. We breathe Nitrogen constantly. It is only when you increase the proportion inhaled in comparison to Oxygen does it begin to have an effect. A constant stream of Nitrogen would suffocate you.


Is nitrogen dangerous to store?

Nitrogen gas can be stored in two ways, under high pressure in a cylinder, or in liquid form in a cryogenic tank. Both are normally safe methods provided you know and apply the safety rules and procedures. Mishandling of either storage method is very dangerous.


Is nitrogen oxide dangerous?

Yes, nitrogen oxides are harmful pollutants that can contribute to respiratory issues, smog formation, and acid rain. Long-term exposure to nitrogen oxides has been linked to respiratory diseases and can worsen existing conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Efforts to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions are important for protecting public health and the environment.


Why nitrogen is harmful?

Nitrogen itself is not harmful, as it makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere and is essential for life. However, nitrogen compounds like ammonia and nitrate can be harmful in high concentrations, leading to water pollution and eutrophication. Inhaling nitrogen gas in its pure form can also be dangerous because it can displace oxygen in the air, leading to asphyxiation.


What is solid nitrogen called?

Solid nitrogen is called "nitrogen ice" or "nitrogen snow".

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What gases are not dangerous?

oxygen,nitrogen,ho2


What are the properties of fluids that can make scuba diving dangerous?

The propertie that make the fluids dangerous is nitrogen.


Why can nitrogen be dangerous if it gets into drinking water?

Nitrogen due to it's extremely low boiling point, usually exists in gaseous state. so, on consumption, nitrogen mixes with our blood and due to it's low boiling point bubbles up in the blood, causing a painful and dangerous condition called bends. Therefore nitrogen consumption is dangerous.


Can you breathe nitrogen safely?

No, breathing pure nitrogen can be dangerous and even deadly because it can displace oxygen in the air, leading to suffocation.


Can we breathe in nitrogen safely?

Yes, we can breathe in nitrogen safely as it makes up about 78 of the air we breathe. However, breathing in pure nitrogen can be dangerous as it can displace oxygen in the air, leading to asphyxiation.


Is nigtrogen dangerous?

Pure nitrogen can be dangerous as it leads to quick asphyxiation without the human body noticing that anything is wrong. Because air is mostly nitrogren gas, breathing pure nitrogen feels like breathing air (unlike breathing air that has a high fraction of carbon dioxide for example or noxious gases with identifiable smells), which is why it can be dangerous. Several deaths due to nitrogen asphyxiation occur in the US every year as nitrogen is used widely, for example to pressurize instrumentation compartments to reduce fire hazard or in research laboratories. Accidental death occurs when servicing such compartments without first removing the nitrogen athmosphere (see 1981 space shuttle accident) or due to accidental spillage (i.e. leaking containers). Compounds and molecules of nitrogen that contain oxygen and other elements, however, can be dangerous, but many are not. Cyanide, for instance, is a molecule that contains both carbon (the building blocks of life) and nitrogen. On the other hand, nitrogen monoxide (a neurotransmitter) and nitrogen dioxide (laughing gas) are mostly nontoxic, but as with all chemicals and molecules, including water, this is a matter of relative scale.


Why is frozen liquid nitrogen dangerous?

Well technically if it was frozen then it would not be a liquid. The reason why liquid nitrogen is dangerous is because of its low temperatures. To have nitrogen which is normally a gas to become a liquid you must make the temperature extremely low. If you stick anything into this liquid nitrogen it will freeze it. This is because it is below the freezing point for most organic structures but now below the freezing point for nitrogen. For nitrogen to become a solid the temperatures must go even lower.


Why is potassium nitrogen iodide iron dangerous?

Potassium, nitrogen, iodide, and iron are not inherently dangerous elements. However, if they are combined in specific chemical compounds or if consumed in excessive amounts, they can be harmful to human health. It is important to handle and use these substances with proper care and following safety guidelines to prevent any potential dangers.


If you had a balloon filled with pure nitrogen would it be dangerous to inhale what exactly would happen to you if you did inhale it?

One balloon full? Nothing. We breathe Nitrogen constantly. It is only when you increase the proportion inhaled in comparison to Oxygen does it begin to have an effect. A constant stream of Nitrogen would suffocate you.


Is nitrogen dangerous to store?

Nitrogen gas can be stored in two ways, under high pressure in a cylinder, or in liquid form in a cryogenic tank. Both are normally safe methods provided you know and apply the safety rules and procedures. Mishandling of either storage method is very dangerous.


Is nitrogen an asphyxiant?

Yes Nitrogen is a simple asphyxiant that is without other significant physiologic effects. Inhalation of nitrogen is dangerous only when it lowers the available oxygen in air to below life-sustaining levels


Why does the nitrogentake place 78 in air?

because Nitrogen is very abundant in earth. also Nitrogen acts as a solvent in air form. dilluting many form of gases in its dangerous states. high concentration of other air chemicals will actually hurt us, too much carbon dioxide and other green house gases is dangerous to earth . too much oxygen is dangerous for respiration too. and almost all the other gases are dangerous if it is highly concentrated in gas form.