General knowledge
What chemical makes vaping so addictive?
Nicotine
What main body part is affected by vaping the most?
False: Vaping contains a lot more harmful chemicals compared to a cigarette
True or False: Vaping does not produce water vapour.
True:Vaping produces aerosol.
What are the tiny particles created by heating up e-liquid called?
Aerosol
What was the original use for vapes?
The original use for vapes was to stop people from getting addicted to cigarettes by giving them a different way to consume nicotine.
What body part will feel irritated or sore after vaping?
The throat
What addictive item do cigarettes and vapes both have?
Nicotine
Why are vapes advertised with vibrant colours and flavours?
Vapes are advertised with vibrant colours and flavours to attract the youth.
What two main base ingredients are found in vape liquid besides nicotine?
propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin
How many cigarettes are equivalent to one vape cartridge?
20 cigarettes or 1-2 whole packs
What happens to your heart rate and blood pressure after you vape?
They Increase/Rise
How many of the chemicals in a vape have been Identified?
240 chemicals out of the thousands
What age group in Canada has the most amount of people who vape?
15-19 Years old.
What type of chemicals give vape liquids their different tastes and smells?
flavouring chemicals
What does the vape do to the liquid before its inhaled?
It heats it into aerosol.
name 3 short term vaping effects
coughing, shortness of breath, increased heart rate and blood pressure, yellow teeth, chest tightness, etc.
What are 2 similar after effects of vaping and smoking?
nicotine addiction, higher risk of cancer and lung irritation
What system in the body is most affected by vaping?
The nervous system
What is made when the propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin overheat inside the vape?
Formaldehyde
What was the name of the pharmacist that created the first vape?
Hon Lik
Name 5 long term effects of vaping
Cancer, popcorn lung, stunned brain development, addiction, mood changes, etc.
What the main difference in how vapes and cigarettes deliver nicotine?
cigarettes burn tobacco, while vapes heat liquid into aerosol
What year was the first ever commercial vape created?
2003
Name all 5 main parts of the vape
The battery, coil,mouthpeice,tube and e-liquid