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| − | '''Cyanide''' is an important [[polyatomic ion]] with [[chemical formula]] is CN<sup>-</sup>. It is highly [[toxic]], and has been used as a [[weapon]] in various [[murder]]s and [[suicide]]s. | + | '''Cyanide''' is an important [[polyatomic ion]] with [[chemical formula]] is CN<sup>-</sup>. It is highly [[toxic]], and has been used as a [[weapon]] in various [[murder]]s and [[suicide]]s. Some reports suggest that [[Iraq]] has used hydrogen cyanide in chemical attacks against the Kurds during the [[Iran-Iraq War]]. |
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| + | Cyanide is often described as having the smell of bitter almonds. | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
| + | *[http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/cyanide/basics/facts.asp CDC: Facts about Cyanide] | ||
[[Category:Ions]] | [[Category:Ions]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Poisons]] | ||
Revision as of 00:00, January 11, 2009
Cyanide is an important polyatomic ion with chemical formula is CN-. It is highly toxic, and has been used as a weapon in various murders and suicides. Some reports suggest that Iraq has used hydrogen cyanide in chemical attacks against the Kurds during the Iran-Iraq War.
Cyanide is often described as having the smell of bitter almonds.