What's in Smelling salts that make you wake up when you pass out, or faint.
2006-06-10 18:18:56 · 6 answers · asked by diman_002001 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
ammonium carbonate (NH4)2CO3 vapors
Smelling salts are used to arouse consciousness because the release of ammonia [NH3] gas that accompanies their use irritates the membranes of the nose and lungs, and thereby triggers an inhalation reflex (that is, it causes the muscles that control breathing to work faster).
2006-06-10 18:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by DivaMinerva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ammonia. . used for people who pass out. /
2006-06-10 18:47:22 · answer #2 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ammonia is correct.
2006-06-10 18:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ammonia I think
2006-06-10 18:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by jaantoo1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ammonium carbonate and perfume
2006-06-10 18:22:16 · answer #5 · answered by jibba.jabba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something really stink...
2006-06-10 18:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by American Superman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋