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the chemical formula for the mothballs is c10h8 while it's compound name is naphthalene
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How to make moth balls last longer?
Over time moth balls will lose their smell and eventually evaporate. To make moth balls last longer keep them in a tightly sealed plastic bag.
What property of napththalene balls allows it to be used in moth balls for cloth protection?
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Explain why naphthalene or moth balls disappear without wetting the clothes?
Naphthalene or moth balls sublimate(change from a solid to a gas) so they can "disappear" without wetting the clothes.
What are the 4 requirements for sublimation?
It is dry ice or moth ball. Place moth balls on the foor it looks like its melting but its really going through sublimation
Where is paradichlorobenzene found?
Paradichlorobenzene is commonly found in moth balls, bathroom cleaning supplies and some air fresheners.
Why does your basement smell like moth balls?
Your basement smells like moth balls because you either have the camphor smell throughout your basement or your wall contains the chemical agents in moth balls
What is Moth balls smell?
You are smelling the active ingredient-a pretty potent chemical.
What is the formula for moth balls?
You would have to look up info. for the active which is almost always napthalene or paradichlorobenzine.
Are moth balls deadly?
Yes.. they are indeed very deadly.. it has has proven by scientist Roger Meers, head of insect research department at oxford university that moth balls contain a chemical that it deadly if swallowed.. we advice to stay away from moth balls at all times as they could potentially kill. Mothballs are made from Napthalene, which is poisonous.
How do you use moth balls in the closet?
you just put the moth balls in the closet and leave them there
How can moth balls be frozen?
Because when you fry moths and then freeze them they become little balls there for being frozen moth balls!
Do moth balls control gophers?
Moth balls do not control gophers. They do tend to repel them as they do not like the scent of the moth ball though.
Does heat help moth balls to disintegrate?
Yes, heat plays a large roll in the disintegration of moth balls. Ventilation is another main factor in disintegration of moth balls.
How do you get rid of the smell of moth balls?
I have an old chest that smells like moth balls. How can I get rid of the odor?
What could happen if you accidentally sniff moth balls?
If you accidentally sniff moth balls for a short period of time you should be okay. Moth balls are pesticides and very harmful if you are constantly inhaling it.
Are camphor balls and moth balls the same thing?
Camphor balls and moth balls are the same thing. They are both used to in storage areas to keep away moths.
How to make moth balls last longer?
Over time moth balls will lose their smell and eventually evaporate. To make moth balls last longer keep them in a tightly sealed plastic bag.
