Chemistry
Which gas is the hardest to notice?
Phosgene - since it’s clear & has a weak odor.
Which gases cause respiratory problems?
All three gases (chlorine, phosgene, and mustard gas)
How many deaths did chemical weapons cause during WWI?
A. 10,000
B. 50,000
C. 100,000
D. 500,000
C. 100,000 deaths
Why is mustard gas called “King of the Battle Gasses”?
It caused the highest number of casualties (this is different from deaths!).
What percentage of death did phosgene cause during WWI?
85%
The Battle of St. Julien is also known as...
A. the Second Battle of Jutland
B. the First Battle of Jutland
C. the Second Battle of Ypres
D. the First Battle of Ypres
C. the Second Battle of Ypres
How do we make chlorine gas easier to ship/store?
It liquifies when pressurized and cooled.
Which of the 3 gases is considered a carcinogen?
Mustard gas is the ONLY gas here that can lead to cancer.
In the Battle of St. Julien, German introduced which chemical weapon.
Chlorine gas
What does a pulmonary agent do?
It severely irritates the respiratory tract (anything along this line).
How does the Chlorine gas affect the body?
Chlorine reacts with the water in lungs, forming hydrochloric acid which damages lung function.
What is the casualty of Canadian army during the Battle of St. Julien. (difference < 100 you get the point)
6035 soldiers died in 48 hours.
What might happen when chlorine gas reacts with turpentine or ammonia?
It can explode.
Define Pancytopenia. Explain which of the gases will cause pancytopenia & why. (300 points for each question)
Pancytopenia is a blood disease of the decrease in red or white blood cells and platelets. Mustard gas can lead to pancytopenia by damaging the DNA (bone marrow)
When & where did the United Nation sign the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
On 29 April 1997, in Paris