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Nitrous oxide, commonly known as happy gas or laughing gas, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula N2O. At room temperature, it is a colorless non-flammable gas, with a pleasant, slightly sweet odor and taste. It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anesthetic and analgesic effects. It is known as "laughing gas" due to the euphoric effects of inhaling it, a property that has led to its recreational use as a dissociative drug. It is also used as an oxidizer in rocketry and in motor racing to increase the power output of engines. At elevated temperatures, nitrous oxide is a powerful oxidizer similar to molecular oxygen. For example, nitrous oxide in a test tube will re-ignite a smoldering splint.
Nitrous oxide reacts with ozone and is the main naturally occurring regulator of stratospheric ozone. Nitrous oxide is also a major greenhouse gas and air pollutant. Considered over a 100 year period, it has 298 times more impact per unit weight than carbon dioxide. (source wikipedia)
Nitrous oxide is an anesthetic, used primarily in dentistry, and is also used in some foamed food such as fake whipped cream.
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∙ 15y agoNitrus oxide is commonly called Laughing Gas and can be used for maiking people relax, such as at a dentist office
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∙ 11y ago15 yr old with open femar fracture was given nitrous oxide by ems.
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∙ 13y agoIt is used as Turbo.
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∙ 12y agoit is used for drink
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What is nitrous oxide used for?
Nitrous Oxide has many useful purposes. It can also be abused like any other inhalant drug. First and foremost, it is used as a propellant in aerosol sprays (Hair Spray, Whipped Cream... etc). Secondly, it is used as a performance enhancer in racing vehicles. Finally, it is used by Dentists to relax and sedate patients while they are performing various procedures.
Oxygen as a common oxidizing agent?
Yes because n2o is 2 atoms of nitrogen and one of oxygen and is said like nitrous oxide which is used in some of the cars TEACH THEM HOW TO NOT USE IT WHEN RAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are CO2 and N20?
CO2 is Carbon Dioxide, which when frozen becomes dry ice. N2O is Nitrous Oxide, which is also known as Laughing Gas for it's effects when inhaled. It is commonly used to produce anesthesia.
What gases are released into the atmosphere?
It depends on the chemical and its strength. The majority of 'chemicals' are harmless and are connected to various odors, scents, or aromas that you find in the everyday world. Many chemicals that are artificially made or that are used as solvents can be extremely hazardous to health. Of course, many chemicals are made deliberately to be poisonous.
Is oxygen and nitrogen gases?
No. nitrogen and oxygen are gases, but not noble gases.
Where is the gas nitrous oxide used?
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is a mild anesthetic used by dentists.
What is nitrous oxide gas?
Nitrous oxide is a gas used in hospitals for anaesthetics. It has the chemical formula N2O
What is the gas nitrous oxide used for?
tous oxide on the brain
What does nitrous oxide taste like?
Nitrous oxide, when used as an ingredient or propellent in food preparation, is tasteless. However, inhaling nitrous oxide has a characteristic 'taste' that is slightly sweet and faintly chemical.
What is the oxide of nitrogen used in medicine as anesthetic known as?
its nitrous oxide.
Can nitrous oxide be used as an anaesthetic?
Yes.
Which gas is used as an anaesthetic?
nitrous oxide
What gas is used by a dentist?
Nitrous Oxide
Which gases are used in hospitals for anaesthtics?
A general weak anesthetic is nitrous oxide. Usually the anesthetic that is used in the hospital is nitrous oxide in conjunction with oxygen.
What is the gas that is in anasthethic?
Nitrious Oxide and oxygen mix is often used
Which gas is used in hospitals for anaestheics?
Nitrous oxide
This gas is used in hospitals anaesthetics?
Nitrous Oxide
