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A '''Chemical weapon''' is a [[weapon]], usually in gas or liquid form, that releases toxic chemicals when exploded. The most well known chemical weapon, Mustard Gas, was used extensively during [[World War Two]]. Other types include sarin gas, nerve gas, VX, and BZ.<ref>http://www.reachingcriticalwill.org/legal/cw/cwindex.html</ref> [[Gas mask]]s and other protective gear exists to protect against chemical weapons. | A '''Chemical weapon''' is a [[weapon]], usually in gas or liquid form, that releases toxic chemicals when exploded. The most well known chemical weapon, Mustard Gas, was used extensively during [[World War Two]]. Other types include sarin gas, nerve gas, VX, and BZ.<ref>http://www.reachingcriticalwill.org/legal/cw/cwindex.html</ref> [[Gas mask]]s and other protective gear exists to protect against chemical weapons. | ||
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* [[Nuclear weapon]] | * [[Nuclear weapon]] | ||
* [[Biological weapon]] | * [[Biological weapon]] | ||
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A Chemical weapon is a weapon, usually in gas or liquid form, that releases toxic chemicals when exploded. The most well known chemical weapon, Mustard Gas, was used extensively during World War Two. Other types include sarin gas, nerve gas, VX, and BZ.[1] Gas masks and other protective gear exists to protect against chemical weapons.