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A '''nerve gas''', or '''nerve agent''' is a poison which attacks the [[nervous system]] and causes lack of coordination, mental confusion, unconsciousness, muscular paralysis, and stoppage of breathing. Among the more well known nerve agents are [[Sarin]] and [[VX]]. The [[United Nations]] has classified nerve agents as [[weapon of mass destruction|weapons of mass destruction]]. | A '''nerve gas''', or '''nerve agent''' is a poison which attacks the [[nervous system]] and causes lack of coordination, mental confusion, unconsciousness, muscular paralysis, and stoppage of breathing. Among the more well known nerve agents are [[Sarin]] and [[VX]]. The [[United Nations]] has classified nerve agents as [[weapon of mass destruction|weapons of mass destruction]]. | ||
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| − | [http://www.newenv.com/Chemical_and_Biological_Agents.htm A Tutorial to Chemical and Biological Agents] | + | * [http://www.newenv.com/Chemical_and_Biological_Agents.htm A Tutorial to Chemical and Biological Agents] |
[[Category:Chemistry]] | [[Category:Chemistry]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:33, July 13, 2016
A nerve gas, or nerve agent is a poison which attacks the nervous system and causes lack of coordination, mental confusion, unconsciousness, muscular paralysis, and stoppage of breathing. Among the more well known nerve agents are Sarin and VX. The United Nations has classified nerve agents as weapons of mass destruction.