I need an answer to the question above as soon as possible, it is for a project!
2007-02-01 08:14:04 · 5 answers · asked by krazy_lollipop12 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
also called dihydrogen monoxide - nasty stuff - to see all about its dangers see www.dhmo.org
From this very informative site, some common dangers...
# Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
# Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
# Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
# DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
# Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
# Contributes to soil erosion.
# Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
# Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
# Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
2007-02-01 08:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by amania_r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, ignore the answer about DHMO. The answer is WATER. Think of it like this - a hydroxide is a compound containing the hydroxyl ion - OH. Add a hydrogen atom to it - H, and you have HOH, in other words H20, in other words, water.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-01 16:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by live in stone 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Okay, ignore the answer telling you to ignore the answer about DHMO, because that's EXACTLY what it is! Which IS water!
Dangerous stuff, it'll kill you if you breathe it!
2007-02-01 18:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? Water please!
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2007-02-01 16:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by Thermo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
H2O - water
2007-02-01 16:20:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋