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...no, because potassium cyanide can only kill when it is mixed with acid, producing hydrogen cyanide. in case of poisoning, the reaction occurs on digestion.

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What would cause addition of KCN to water?

When potassium cyanide (KCN) is added to water, it dissociates into potassium ions (K+) and cyanide ions (CN-). These ions can then react with water molecules to form stable complexes, such as potassium cyanide ion or hydrocyanic acid, depending on the concentration and pH of the solution. This reaction releases cyanide ions, which can be highly toxic.


Can silver potassium cyanide kill you?

Let's clear one thing up first: potassium cyanide is a solid (powder). At room temperature, in its pure form, it can't be drunk.Of course, one can take a tablespoon of potassium cyanide and dissolve it in a glass of water, THEN drink the resulting solution. The result would be a quick DEATH, because there is more than a fatal dose of cyanide in one tablespoon of the compound.The gas chamber, which was used as an execution method by some US states until quite recently, makes use of potassium cyanide. Pellets or powdered potassium cyanide are dropped into a dish filled with sulfuric acid, which is placed underneath the chair of the condemned prisoner. The potassium cyanide quickly reacts with the acid, and releases hydrogen cyanide, which is the gas that poisons and kills the prisoner.Potassium cyanide is a common and useful laboratory chemical, despite its toxicity. As with all laboratory chemicals, it should be used with care and respect.


How does potassium Chloride kill someone?

Answer:Cyanide blocks one of the enzymes involved in the electron transfer chain, this ceases cellular respiration thus you essentially die from suffocation. You would pass out fairly rapidly then die as your heart muscle has no energy to beat. You know that inhalation of hydrogen cyanide, or ingestion of cyanides causes death. HCN, hydrogen cyanide is a highly volatile liquid and that hasten its lethal effect. The reason of this is the inhibition of the oxidative processes of the cells. Rapid death may be caused by swallowing as little as 300 milligrams of the cyanides or inhaling 100 milligrams of HCN.The poisoning results from the following: the cyanide ion [ (CN) minus} is quite small and quickly makes its way into the body cells, where it binds to the iron inthe heme of one of the cytochromes. As an immediate result the respiratory chain shuts down by inhibiting electron transfer. Cell respiratory process then ceases and the period from ingestion to death is only a few minutes away.Because the poison acts so fast, recovery from sublethal doses will depend from the promptness of antidotes administration, if you can call on the attention is such a short space of time.Since cyanides are used in many industrial process always there are possibilities of fatalities from occupational poisoning. An emergency treatment includes amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite or a 25% solution of sodium thiosulfate.


What is the difference between salt and potassium chloride?

'Salt???? ' By this I think you mean 'Table Salt', which is used in food/cookery. Table Salt is sodium chloride . Potassium chloride is a CHEMICAL salt. The difference between the two is the elemental cation , sodium and potassium. Chemical Salts are of the form metal cation(M^(n+)) and acidic anion (A^(n-)). Since Table Salt (Salt) has a metal cation (N^(+) and an acidic anion (Cl^(-)), then it is also a Chemical Salt.


If you mix sodium cynide in food will it be effective to kill someone?

Yes, sodium cyanide is a highly toxic substance that can be lethal if ingested in even small amounts. Mixing it in food would be an effective way to administer it to someone, resulting in severe poisoning and potentially death.

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What is the Toxicity of Potassium Gold Cyanide?

Potassium gold cyanide is highly toxic if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. It can cause severe health effects, including respiratory failure, cardiovascular collapse, and death. Proper handling and safety precautions must be followed when working with this substance.


Does touching cyanide with bare hands kill you?

Cyanide salts are easily dissolved in water, such as moisture found on the hands. It can then be absorbed into the body through the skin causing cyanide poisoning. It is better that you do not touch any cyanide salts, such as sodium or potassium cyanide.


What would cause addition of KCN to water?

When potassium cyanide (KCN) is added to water, it dissociates into potassium ions (K+) and cyanide ions (CN-). These ions can then react with water molecules to form stable complexes, such as potassium cyanide ion or hydrocyanic acid, depending on the concentration and pH of the solution. This reaction releases cyanide ions, which can be highly toxic.


Can silver potassium cyanide kill you?

Let's clear one thing up first: potassium cyanide is a solid (powder). At room temperature, in its pure form, it can't be drunk.Of course, one can take a tablespoon of potassium cyanide and dissolve it in a glass of water, THEN drink the resulting solution. The result would be a quick DEATH, because there is more than a fatal dose of cyanide in one tablespoon of the compound.The gas chamber, which was used as an execution method by some US states until quite recently, makes use of potassium cyanide. Pellets or powdered potassium cyanide are dropped into a dish filled with sulfuric acid, which is placed underneath the chair of the condemned prisoner. The potassium cyanide quickly reacts with the acid, and releases hydrogen cyanide, which is the gas that poisons and kills the prisoner.Potassium cyanide is a common and useful laboratory chemical, despite its toxicity. As with all laboratory chemicals, it should be used with care and respect.


Did Hitler use cyanide to kill Jews?

Yes, hydrogen cyanide.


What pill kill 7 people in 1982?

You are referring to the cyanide that was substituted in Tylenol capsules. The Tylenol did not kill anyone, the cyanide it had been substituted with did.


Do apples contain cyanide?

Yes there is cyanide in apple seeds but it would take many to kill you.


Can cyanide kill you?

Yes it is extremely toxic.


Will cyanide in contact with tongue cause death?

A mere 300 mcg of cyanide could kill a man.


What pill did Hitler kill himself with?

cyanide poison..................


How did hitler kill himseft?

Cyanide poisoning and a bullet.


How much cyanide would kill an elephant?

About 150mg of cyanide can kill a 60kg human so about 15g should kill a 6000 kg adult male elephant. The cyanide would kill the elephant in much the same way it kills humans because we are both mammals.