Why is that one's voice becomes deeper when sulphur hexafluoride is inhaled?

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2007-10-06 01:18:08 · 2 answers · asked by Preethikrish 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

because it transfers the vibrations of your vocal cords differently that regular air does

2007-10-06 01:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by Gordon S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The speed of sound in SF6 is lower, the wavelength (set by the vocal cords) is the same, so the frequency (pitch) is lower.

2007-10-06 09:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋