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sulphur dioxide can kill by being mixed with water (H2O) to form sulphuric acid which is deadly to internal organs. remember that humans are just walking bags of water so if sulphur dioxide is inhaled it is mixing with H2O.
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How does sulphur dioxide kill people directly- laki eruption 1783?
it kills you painfully
How does sulphur dioxide kill people directly?
Well I'm not perfect at science but i have enough basic knowledge to assume that the sulphur dioxide will replace oxygen in the lungs and hemoglobin meaning the brain wouldn't get enough oxygen, although sulphur is also a poisonous substance so it may also poison your body (mainly the lungs and surrounding organs through particles of sulphur being passed into the blood stream)
What is a major component in acid rain?
SulphuR dioxide or nitrogen dioxide...this can kill fish by making lakes acidic!
Can sulfur dioxide kill humans?
Sulphur is a essential part of the living organism, found in the amino acids, and in the disulphidic bonds, but still sulphur taken orally in heavy dose can kill you. Remember one thing everyhting taken exessely can kill you, even water. The main reason is unbalance what in most cases causes toxic scenario within the body, and the water breaks the isotonicity if used exessevily.
How does sulphur dioxide affect land?
Sulfur dioxide mixed with water becomes acid rain, which will change the Ph of soil and damage it and kill the living organisms in it.
What effect does sulfur dioxide have on plants?
Sulphur dioxide is very harmful to plants and it can kill them. Sulphur Dioxide is the main gas produced by the burning of coal and it is cleared into the atmosphere. Moreover Sulphur Dioxide can react with water vapour in the atmosphere and produce a dangerous acid called sulphuric acid which is the acid in acid rain. Sulphuric acid can break plants (and animals) down, therefore the plants die. i love does nuts
What is the harmful gas that comes out of driving cars?
Cars produce many many harmful gases.These include Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Sulphur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide.Carbon Dioxide is a major contributor to Global Warming, and slightly to Acid Rain.Nitrogen Oxide contributes, not only to Global Warming, but also to Acid Rain.Whereas, Sulphur Dioxide contributes to Acid Rain.Carbon Monoxide, is a harmful gas, but does not contribute to Global Warming or Acid Rain. However, it can kill us humans, it is known as 'the silent killer'.
Does sulphur kill mice or make them leave?
Sulphur can kill mice and rats because it is toxic to them.
Use of sulphur?
Sulfur (or sulphur) is an element on the periodic table. Some uses of sulfur include sulfuric acid, fertilizer, and winemaking.
Does chlorine dioxide kill pathogens in humans?
chlorine dioxide does kill pathogens in the body and is extremely effective but it is not a naturally occurring element so I would question it but not disregard it if I was extremely sick in any way.
How does sulfur dioxide kill people directly?
Inhaling sulfur dioxide gas causes victims to choke as their internal soft tissue swells. hope that helps!:)
Why do humans kill kakapos?
Humans no longer directly kill kakapo, although they were once hunted. Humans are responsible for the critical endangerment of kakapo by introducing predatorial species such as cats, foxes and stoats to New Zealand.
