I already know that you are not supposed to mix bleach and ammonia, but I was wondering what happens bio-chemically in your lungs and mucous membranes if the fumes are inhaled?
I know the reaction goes something like
2NaOCl + 2NH3 --> 2NaONH3 + Cl2.
In which the Cl2 is the gas
2007-02-27 11:00:42 · 4 answers · asked by radioactive_babywipes 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Chlorine gas is very corrosive and a strong oxidizer. Chlorine removes electrons from other atoms to form strong ionic bonds.
This causes electrolyte depletion from mucous and destroys the iron in hemoglobin oxidizing it to a ferric state. Oxygen is no longer available to be delivered to cells carry out aerobic respiration. Cells die and enzymes are released causing more destruction. Asphyxiation/anoxia is the primary mode of any gas deaths.
2007-02-27 11:12:39 · answer #1 · answered by Drgeeforce 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is Sulfuric Acid, sorta, the gas melts or burns the tissue and membranes. You cough, choke and die.
2007-02-27 19:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it will blister your lungs and you will drown. At least have hard time breathing and have serious emphazema forever. Then you will qualify for disability and get to carry a bottle of oxygen all the time.
2007-02-27 19:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by jekin 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mutations will develop bc foreign chemicals are in your lungs
you get cancer and what not
2007-02-27 19:17:26 · answer #4 · answered by warmachine8787 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋