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It's used as the third and final injection in the "lethal injection" method of execution in order to stop the heart. An certain quantity of potassium and chloride is essential for various biochemical functions in the body (particularly in the brain and muscles), but in large quantities it can be harmful. The oral LD50 is around 2500 mg/kg body weight. The intravenous lethal dose is much lower.
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What is the compound name for KCl?
Potassium chloride
Does potassium chloride contain gluten?
No, potassium chloride contains potassium chloride.
Can potassium chloride be prepared from zinc and hydrogen chloride?
No, reacting zinc with hydrogen chloride will yield zinc chloride and hydrogen gas. Potassium chloride can be prepared by reacting potassium with hydrogen chloride or (more safely) potassium hydroxide with hydrogen chloride.
How do you Subtract chloride from potassium chloride?
Potassium chloride is react with AgNO3 , the chloride ion subtract from potassium chloride to form silver chloride precipitate and potassium nirate. KCl + AgNO3 → KNO3 + AgCl↓
What is the name for 2KCl?
Potassium Chloride in fact 2 Potassium Chloride
What is the word equation for potassium and chlorine?
Potassium + Chlorine --> Potassium Chloride (potassium plus chlorine arrow potassium chloride)
What is the IUPAC name for KCl?
KCl is 'potassium chloride'.
Is potassium chloride an acid?
No, potassium chloride is not an acid. It is a salt composed of potassium and chloride ions.
Is potassium chloride a compound?
Yes, potassium chloride is a compound. It is composed of the elements potassium and chlorine, which are chemically bonded to form potassium chloride.
What is the compound for KCl?
I'm guessing you meant KCl or potassium chloride.
Is potassium chloride a hydration?
Potassium chloride (KCl) is not a hydrate.
What is the ionic compound name for KCI?
KCl is potassium chloride. 'K'(Kalium the Latin for Potassium) 'Cl' Chloride.
