Today in Chemistry we were doing a lab. We used Barium nitrate, Barium chloride, Lithium chloride, Copper (II) chloride, Strontium nitrate, Strontium chloride, Calcium nitrate and Potassium nitrate. As I was crushing up one of those (I can't remember which one, but I know it was clearish/whitish), a few grains shot up into my mouth. I immediately rinsed my mouth out and then told the teacher, but he didn't take me very seriously since I couldn't remember which salt I was working with. He made me feel almost like I'd done something wrong for not paying attention to detail. Well excuse me, it could have happened to anyone.
But anyways, my question is, am I okay? Do you think this is anything to worry about? Enough to harm me and/or kill me?..
2007-10-04 12:16:09 · 12 answers · asked by isabelle.the.insomniac 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Call your local poison control center immediately. They are very helpful.
2007-10-04 12:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by abbacat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 06:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by goerdt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're okay. The thing to remember is the saying of the great Paracelsus: "Poison is in the dose."
Barium nitrate and chloride are indeed poisonous. But a few grains won't harm you. I think it was Nietzsche who said, "What does not kill me makes me stronger."
The best part of this whole affair is that as you go on in your career in chemistry, you will be more careful in grinding things. Also, most important, you will always wear safety glasses in the lab, and you will never take off the safety glasses even when "nothing important is going on." And of course, be careful smelling anything.
Don't be scared. Be jubilant. You added to your education today.
2007-10-04 12:26:09 · answer #3 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's likely in such small quantites you will be fine. Don't over think it. Since you rinsed right after you have very little to worry about. If your teacher is that bad try to work it out and if you can't check your options on switching teachers. I hope you aren't to scared.
Be blessed!
2007-10-04 12:27:38 · answer #4 · answered by Amelia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chemicals you mention are generally not enough to permanently harm you, especially if you got "only a few grains" in your mouth ... your body is equipped to handle much worse stuff. You should be alright, but pay attention to your mouth and see if any sores or things develop, the chemicals have the possibility of burning. But I wouldn't panic.
2007-10-04 12:23:31 · answer #5 · answered by doughboy742 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are well enough to write that lengthy question, then you're probably okay.
Regardless, you should speak to the school nurse (assuming you haven't gone home, yet), and, of course, tell your parents about it. At the very least, the teacher deserves a tongue lashing for ignoring you, unless, of course, you're a constant prankster, in which case, please read the fable, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".
2007-10-04 12:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you feel fine there are probably no effects to your body. If you feel the least bit strange you should report it to your parents immediately so they can seek medical care for you.
2007-10-04 12:20:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call you local poison control center, listed in the phone book, and ask them.
2007-10-04 12:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by John S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on how much got into your mouth i foubt it vould be harmful..
2007-10-04 12:19:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow your teacher is a jackass. but dont worry i dont think that they would give you chemicals that could kill you
2007-10-04 12:19:00 · answer #10 · answered by pessimist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋