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From the Wikipedia article on mothballs, "Older mothballs consisted primarily of naphthalene, but due to naphthalene's flammability, modern mothballs instead use 1,4-dichlorobenzene (also called para-dichlorobenzene, p-dichlorobenzene, or PDB)."
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∙ 11y agoMothballs are made of a compound called naphthalene, which contains carbon and hydrogen atoms with the empirical formula of C10H8. WATCH TVSHOWBIGFAN ON YouTube
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∙ 14y agoMothballs are made of a compound called naphthalene, which contains carbon and hydrogen atoms with the empirical formula of C10H8.
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Is there liquid mothballs?
no
Would mothballs have an immediate effect on your fuel system and would it smell like mothballs when the engine is running...how can you tell if your tank has been spiked?
In a recent Mythbusters, it was determined to be "plausible" that mothballs can actually increase your car's mileage. If mothballs were placed in your gas tank, I suspect you would smell the scent mothballs as they dissolved and then burned. It doesn't sound like mothballs would "spike" your tank. How can you tell if your tank has been spiked? If you cannot tell, it probably doesn't matter.
What temperature does mothballs boil?
Mothballs are usually made of naphthalene. Naphthalene has a boiling point of aroun 218oC (424oF).
Why mothballs turn small?
Mothballs are often made from naphthalene. Naphthalene sublimes, that is it goes straight from solid to gas.
What is non polar molecule alcohol or mothballs?
Alcohol contains a polar hydroxyl group, whereas mothballs contain a non-polar compound. Mothballs formerly contained naphthalene, but now contain 1,4-dichlorobenzene.
Are mothballs legally sold?
Mothballs are legally sold for use of the purposes listed on the label. It is illegal to use mothballs for other purposes including using mothballs in gardens.
How many hours do a mothballs melt?
Bleh. Mothballs are gross.
How would you use the word Mothballs in a sentence?
As I opened the wardrobe, mothballs fell out.
Does mothballs cause nose bleeds?
I have never known mothballs to cause nose bleeds.
What happens if you don't put enough baking soda in the mothballs?
the mothballs will fly away
Will mothballs chase away wasps?
While it is not proven that mothballs will keep wasps away, there is evidence that they do. Mothballs also seem to keep small rodents away too.
Is there liquid mothballs?
no
Is the smell of mothballs dangerous for small children?
Yes, mothballs contain naphthalene, which is a poison if inhaled.
Could you still eat the foods that's tastelike mothballs or affected by the fragrance of mothballs?
NO! Not safe!
Are mothballs used to make crystal meth?
No, most modern mothballs contain 1,4-dichlorobenzene, while older mothballs contained naphthalene. Neither of these chemicals are useful in the production of methamphetamine.
What is the solute and solvent of moth balls in air?
Solute: mothballs Solvent: air Keyword: Mothballs in air
Are mothballs bad for cats?
sure it is. . mothballs are poisonous and used to kill pests like roaches.
