Chemistry miscellaneous


  1. Epsom salt is used









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    Magnesium sulfate is an inorganic salt (chemical compound) containing magnesium, sulfur and oxygen which is commonly called Epsom Salt. Because like other salts, it withdraws water from cells, Epsom salt is used as a fast-acting purgative in some types of poisoning, to draw water into the intestines, thus, reducing constipation; to withdraw toxins from the body; and to draw fluid from the brain in cases of cerebral edema.

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    Magnesium sulfate is an inorganic salt (chemical compound) containing magnesium, sulfur and oxygen which is commonly called Epsom Salt. Because like other salts, it withdraws water from cells, Epsom salt is used as a fast-acting purgative in some types of poisoning, to draw water into the intestines, thus, reducing constipation; to withdraw toxins from the body; and to draw fluid from the brain in cases of cerebral edema.


  1. The chemical name of “laughing gas’ is









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    Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is a chemical compound with the formula N2O. It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anesthetic and analgesic effects. It is known as "laughing gas" due to the euphoric effects of inhaling it, a property that has led to its recreational use as a dissociative anesthetic.

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    Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is a chemical compound with the formula N2O. It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anesthetic and analgesic effects. It is known as "laughing gas" due to the euphoric effects of inhaling it, a property that has led to its recreational use as a dissociative anesthetic.



  1. The chemical name of rat poison is









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    Zinc phosphide is used as a rodenticide. A mixture of food and zinc phosphide is left where the rodents can eat it. The acid in the digestive system of the rodent reacts with the phosphide to generate the toxic phosphine gas.

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    Zinc phosphide is used as a rodenticide. A mixture of food and zinc phosphide is left where the rodents can eat it. The acid in the digestive system of the rodent reacts with the phosphide to generate the toxic phosphine gas.


  1. Brass is an alloy of









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    Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties. By comparison, bronze is principally an alloy of copper and tin. Bronze does not necessarily contain tin, and a variety of alloys of copper, including alloys with arsenic, phosphorus, aluminium, manganese, and silicon, are commonly termed "bronze"

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    Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties. By comparison, bronze is principally an alloy of copper and tin. Bronze does not necessarily contain tin, and a variety of alloys of copper, including alloys with arsenic, phosphorus, aluminium, manganese, and silicon, are commonly termed "bronze"



  1. Sodium bicarbonate is commercially known as









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    Baking Soda is Sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate. It is primarily used in cooking (baking), as a leavening agent. It reacts with acidic components in batters, releasing carbon dioxide, which causes expansion of the batter and forms the characteristic texture and grain in pancakes, cakes, quick breads, soda bread, and other baked and fried foods.

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    Baking Soda is Sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate. It is primarily used in cooking (baking), as a leavening agent. It reacts with acidic components in batters, releasing carbon dioxide, which causes expansion of the batter and forms the characteristic texture and grain in pancakes, cakes, quick breads, soda bread, and other baked and fried foods.