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Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid, which means that it ionizes when dissolved in water to make H+ and Cl- ions. The H+ ions can attack proteins in your skin and oxidizes metals, causing them to break down or corrode.
The Cl- ions made by hydrochloric acid are very non-toxic and stable, so they usually do not cause very much damage.
Hydrochloric acid is dangerous because it is a strong acid and can cause burns to skin and the eyes. The biggest danger from hydrochloric acid is hydrogen chloride gas, which comes out of concentrated solutions of hydrochloric acid. These fumes dissolve in the water in the respiratory system and can burn the lungs. They can also cause pulmonary edema and death if inhaled in very high amounts.
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∙ 14y agoHydrochloric acid is a strong acid, which means that it ionizes when dissolved in water to make H+ and Cl- ions. The H+ ions can attack proteins in your skin and oxidizes metals, causing them to break down or corrode.
The Cl- ions made by hydrochloric acid are very non-toxic and stable, so they usually do not cause very much damage.
Hydrochloric acid is dangerous because it is a strong acid and can cause burns to skin and the eyes. The biggest danger from hydrochloric acid is hydrogen chloride gas, which comes out of concentrated solutions of hydrochloric acid. These fumes dissolve in the water in the respiratory system and can burn the lungs. They can also cause pulmonary edema and death if inhaled in very high amounts.
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∙ 14y agoIt is in your stomach to be able to help you digest the food and break it down to smaller peices.
Hydrochloric acid does three things in your stomach:
1. It helps break down food because it is a strong acid.
2. It activates the enzyme pepsin and enables it to digest proteins (pepsin only works well in very acidic environments).
3. It kills some forms of bacteria.
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∙ 11y agoHydrochloric acid is completely dissociable and is a strong acid. In addition, chloride ion can act as a reducing agent. Hence it is corrosive.
Ethanoic acid (or acetic acid) is a weak acid and hence it is less corrosive.
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∙ 14y agoChlorine as an element is a toxic gas (and was used as a weapon in WW I). Some chlorine compounds are tremendously more toxic than chlorine in its elemental form. The best example is dioxin.
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∙ 14y agoBecause it releases oxonium ions when dissolved in water.
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How is it that pure sodium and pure chlorine are so dangerous?
it is very dangerous because chlorine is made with bleach and other chemicals &sodium is dagerous....well look on cha cha for sodium
Where can you find a balloon filled with chlorine and why?
You can't. Chlorine is a dangerous, corrosive, poisonous gas and is not available in balloons.
How is it possible that you can eat sodium and chlorine in a compound together when they are dangerous elements apart?
It is possible because sodium and chlorine put together is a harmless compound. If you were to put chlorine and bleach together, that would be a different story.
Is chlorine reactive?
Yes, Chlorine is highly reactive and dangerous even at low concentrations. If it is extremely dilute it can be safely added to water to kill bacteria that are dangerous to people.
How often do you put chlorine in the pool?
An entire bottle every other day. But dont swim in it. Cuz its dangerous.
Sodium and pure chlorine are so dangerous?
how is this possible when pure sodium and chlorine are so dangerous
Is chlorine dangerous or radioactive?
Ordinary chlorine is not radioactive. Chlorine gas is highly toxic, however.
Why is chlorine and sodium dangerous?
Sodium is dangerous because it is an Alkali metal which is HIGHLY reactive with water. Chlorine is dangerous because it forms a strong acid with water.
Is 500 ppm of chlorine dangerous?
no
What are three dangerous aspects of chlorine?
Not sure about 3 aspects, but Chlorine is very corrosive.
What is a very dangerous super gas?
chlorine gas
Is taking diuretics and drinking chlorine water dangerous?
yes
How is it that pure sodium and pure chlorine are so dangerous?
it is very dangerous because chlorine is made with bleach and other chemicals &sodium is dagerous....well look on cha cha for sodium
Is chlorine dangerous to humans?
In small amounts it is not, for example there is chlorine in pools to keep it clean but there is only a small amount. Too much chlorine is dangerouse for humans.
Is swimming in chlorinated pools dangerous?
Yes, if you're allergic to chlorine.
Is chlorine a dangerous element?
go to www.mileyfan73.webs.com it can be if you drink or get it in your eyes
What chlorine level is dangerous for a pool?
Anything over 10ppm is not good
