The Average Fatal Dose of Hydrogen Cyanide Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

The average fatal dose of hydrogen cyanide is

• A) 5 to 10 mg.
• B) 50 mg.
• C) 5 to 20 g.
• D) 200 to 300 g.

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Definitions:

Chemical Energy

Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds that can be released in a chemical reaction.

Light Energy

The form of energy visible to the human eye that is produced by the movement of photons and is essential to processes like photosynthesis.

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Shortest Wavelength

Refers to the electromagnetic wave with the highest frequency and energy, which is typically part of the gamma rays in the electromagnetic spectrum.