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"mustard gas" was used on the battlefields of WW1 and is still considered to be one of the most deadly of gas warfare weapons. I would also like to add a friend and neighbor of ours passed away 5 years ago from lung complications from Mustard Gas during WWII and that was confirmed by the attending doctor. It took years, but it finally caught up to our poor friend.

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Which element in salt was used in world war 1?

Chlorine gas was used as a weapon during World War I. Salt is Sodium chloride.


What were two poisonous gases used during world war 1?

Chlorine gas and mustard gas were two poisonous gases commonly used during World War I. Chlorine gas caused choking and respiratory issues, while mustard gas caused severe blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. Both gases were devastating weapons that caused widespread casualties and long-lasting health effects.


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1. Any hazard, but noble gases are not respirable. 2. Radon is very radioactive and dangerous.


What was the worst weapon in World War I?

Mustard gas is considered one of the worst weapons used in World War I. It caused severe injuries such as blindness, burns, and respiratory issues, leading to slow and painful deaths for those exposed to it. The psychological impact of mustard gas also left a lasting scar on survivors.


What is a poison gas that was used in World War I that is an element?

Chlorine was used in World War 1. It is a chemical element, and it is an extremely active oxidizer. A chlorine atom travels around with a buddy to make Cl2 which is what is called a diatomic molecule (two atoms combined to make a molecule). When chlorine comes in contact with water, it make hydrochloric acid, HCl, which is a very strong acid. Anyone who breathes in chlorine gas will be in very serious trouble. All the tissues that line the nose, the throat, and the lungs are moist, and HCl will form when Cl2 that is breathed in comes in contact with that moisture. Wikipedia has a brief article on the use of chlorine in WWI, and a link is provided.