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Absolutely it could cause brain damage or worse it can also be classified as an inhalant.

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Q: Is it dangerous to smell an unknown substance?
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What is the science safety symbol for never taste or smell an unknown substance?

There is no symbol for "never taste or smell an unknown substance" because that is a universal precaution that everyone should be taught.


Why is it not advisable to smell unknown gas in a laboratory?

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What is unknown?

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When wafting an unknown substance, it is extremely important to not take in a direct whiff. You need to breathe in only enough to get your sense of smell going. If you breathe in too much, you run the risk of severely harming yourself.


What is the smell of meitnrium?

Well, if you mean meitnerium, no one really knows. It is a highly radioactive man-made substance, but only a few atoms of it have ever been made- not enough to smell. It is predicted as a metal, so probably has little or no smell- but would be dangerous to try to smell it.


What is the unknown substance for A glass of milk is in the kitchen table for a week .?

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A scientist has analyzed the chemicals that make of sample of an unknown substance Which chemicals would be the best indicator that the unknown substance is a plant?

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