Cube Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 You can read about it here: http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html What is Dihydrogen Monoxide? Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. Its basis is the unstable radical Hydroxide, the components of which are found in a number of caustic, explosive and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol. For more detailed information, including precautions, disposal procedures and storage requirements, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) here: http://www.dhmo.org/msdsdhmo.html for Dihydrogen Monoxide. Should I be concerned about Dihydrogen Monoxide? Yes, you should be concerned about DHMO! Although the U.S. Government and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) do not classify Dihydrogen Monoxide as a toxic or carcinogenic substance (as it does with better known chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and benzene), DHMO is a constituent of many known toxic substances, diseases and disease-causing agents, environmental hazards and can even be lethal to humans in quantities as small as a thimbleful. Research conducted by award-winning U.S. scientist Nathan Zohner concluded that roughly 86 percent of the population supports a ban on dihydrogen monoxide. Although his results are preliminary, Zohner believes people need to pay closer attention to the information presented to them regarding Dihydrogen Monoxide. He adds that if more people knew the truth about DHMO then studies like the one he conducted would not be necessary. A similar study conducted by U.S. researchers Patrick K. McCluskey and Matthew Kulick also found that nearly 90 percent of the citizens participating in their study were willing to sign a petition to support an outright ban on the use of Dihydrogen Monoxide in the United States.
Letty Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 On the topic of chemistry, can anyone tell me the chemical formula of phosphorus trichloride? Its bugging me...
Blackfox Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 On the topic of chemistry, can anyone tell me the chemical formula of phosphorus trichloride? Its bugging me... PCl3 Tri = 3 Google could have told you that though
Chaz Rea Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 On the topic of chemistry, can anyone tell me the chemical formula of phosphorus trichloride? Its bugging me... Phosphorus trichloride = PCl3 EDIT: Damn it, BlackFox got there first
Cube Posted December 24, 2005 Author Posted December 24, 2005 Blackfox, did you just decide against P2Cl6?
dukkadukka Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 lolz i had i christmas eve it was anazing!! im a bit drunk lol, dont dtell me bout deadly chemicalss though MERRY CHIRMSTMAS!!
RoadKill Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 Isnt it just water? NO FUCKING SHIT. This stupid gimmick is older than the internet.
Blackfox Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 Blackfox, did you just decide against P2Cl6? Yeah, Phosphorus can be a tricky element due to its different oxidation states, so i googled it and found it was PCl3.
Supergrunch Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 Is it one of those ones that breaks the rules? I think they still used that in my textbook as an example of a planar triangular molecule, which just confused everyone. Quantum... *sigh*
The3rdChildren Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 I think reading this thread has made me smarter. Sort of the feeling you get when you watch an episode of Fraiser.
Ice9 Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 NO FUCKING SHIT. This stupid gimmick is older than the internet. Well looking at the posts above mine... Jackass.
MunKy Posted December 25, 2005 Posted December 25, 2005 I think reading this thread has made me smarter. Sort of the feeling you get when you watch an episode of Fraiser. That made me laugh. As for the chemical. Whatver, if it is poisonous we all gotta die of something. Happy holidays!
Shorty Posted December 26, 2005 Posted December 26, 2005 As for the chemical. Whatver, if it is poisonous we all gotta die of something. Happy holidays! Water. Water water water. Pay attention people.
KKOB Posted December 28, 2005 Posted December 28, 2005 thanks guys for reminding me to revise A2 chem! laters!
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