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Because they disable the respiratory chain the in the mitochondria of your cells. In effect, they make your cells unable to use oxygen to produce energy.

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Is rotenone more fatal than cyanide?

Hydrocyanic acid is one of the most poisonous substances known and is achieved by dissolving cyanide in a strong acid; the inhalation of its fumes in high concentration will cause almost immediate death. Rotenone is used by biologists to kill germs and bacteria in tests and is very poisonous but I dont believe its as poisonous as cyanide although similar. Since the only source for this information seemed to be suicide assist web sites and fatality was rated by probability cyanide was a definite and rotenone was probable. If this is your goal, I plead with you to talk to someone soon. Nothing is as bad as you think it is in your present state of mind.


What does cyanide do to the body?

How does cyanide act in the body? After exposure, cyanide quickly enters the bloodstream. The body handles small amounts of cyanide differently than large amounts. In small doses, cyanide in the body can be changed into thiocyanate, which is less harmful and is excreted in urine. In the body, cyanide in small amounts can also combine with another chemical to form vitamin B12, which helps maintain healthy nerve and red blood cells. In large doses, the body's ability to change cyanide into thiocyanate is overwhelmed. Large doses of cyanide prevent cells from using oxygen and eventually these cells die. The heart, respiratory system and central nervous system are most susceptible to cyanide poisoning.Then it turns the skin green


Is hydrogen cyanide a very poisonous gas?

Yes, hydrogen cyanide is a highly toxic gas that interferes with the body's ability to use oxygen, leading to rapid respiratory failure and death. It is used in industry as a fumigant and in the production of plastics and other chemicals.


What toxin destroys the mitochondria?

One of the most well-known toxins that can destroy mitochondria is cyanide. It inhibits cytochrome c oxidase, a key enzyme in the electron transport chain, leading to a halt in aerobic respiration and energy production. This disruption causes cellular asphyxiation and can ultimately result in cell death. Other toxins, like rotenone and paraquat, also impair mitochondrial function, but cyanide is particularly notorious for its lethal effects.


What the name of KCN?

Potassium Cyanide, because K is the symbol for Potassium and CN represents cyanide.


What is the name of the ion CN?

cyanide ionCannium (Cn)the polyatomic anion cyanide. compounds can be named such as Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) and Sodium cyanide (NaCN)


Which cyanide exposure symptom is not a symptom of a nerve agent exposure?

Rapid breathing is a symptom of cyanide exposure but not a symptom of nerve agent exposure. Nerve agents typically cause symptoms like pinpoint pupils, convulsions, and respiratory distress.


What is the pH of cyanide?

The pH of cyanide is about 6.4 in water. Cyanide is a weak acid and dissociates partially in water to form hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and cyanide ion (CN-).


What is the formula for ammouium cyanide?

Ammonium cyanide is NH4CN


What is the formula for silver cyanide?

The molecular formula for silver cyanide is AgCN.Silver cyanide is often used in silver plating.


Does cyanide contain carbon?

Yes, cyanide contains carbon. Cyanide is a chemical compound composed of one carbon atom and one nitrogen atom, often found in the form of hydrogen cyanide or sodium cyanide.


Are cyanide and nitriles same?

Cyanide and nitriles can be grouped together. A nitrile is an organic compound that contains a cyanide (CN) group. However, other substances often called cyanide are not nitriles, including hydrogen cyanide, sodium cyanide, and potassium cyanide.