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1. Cyanide - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyanide
Description: All imagesWikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyanideCyanide - WikipediaIn chemistry, a cyanide (from Greek kyanos 'dark blue') is a chemical compound that contains a C≡N functional group. This group, known as the cyano group, consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom. In inorganic cyanides, the cyanide group is present as the cyanide anion C≡N. This anion is extremely poisonous. Soluble salts suc… See more
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2. Cyanide | Definition, Uses, & Effects | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/science/cyanide
Description: WEB3 days ago · cyanide, any compound containing the monovalent combining group CN. In inorganic cyanides, such as sodium cyanide (NaCN), this group is present as the …
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3. Factsheet | Cyanide - Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
Link: https://centerforhealthsecurity.org/sites/default/files/2023-02/cyanide.pdf
Description: WEBUpdated November 2, 2022. Background. Cyanide is a naturally occurring chemical, found in many plants, that has been used in conventional warfare and poisoning for more than …
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4. Cyanide (CN−) - Structure, Molecular mass, Properties & Uses
Link: https://byjus.com/chemistry/cyanide/
Description: WEBCyanides consist of one nitrogen atom and a carbon atom connected to each other with a triple bond. It is also known as c yanide anion or nitrile anion, cyanide ions. Certain …
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5. Cyanide | Public Health Statement | ATSDR - Centers for …
Link: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/TSP/PHS/PHS.aspx?phsid=70&toxid=19
Description: WEBSodium cyanide and potassium cyanide are examples of simple cyanide compounds. Cyanide can be produced by certain bacteria, fungi, and algae, and is found in a …
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6. Cyanide poisoning: Symptoms, causes, and treatment - Medical …
Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cyanide-poisoning
Description: WEBOct 10, 2022 · Summary. Cyanide poisoning results from exposure to various forms of cyanide, present in some types of smoke, industrial fumes, drugs, foods, and more. …
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7. Cyanide: Exposure, Decontamination, Treatment | Chemical …
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/chemicalemergencies/factsheets/cyanide.html
Description: WEBCyanide is a rapidly acting, potentially deadly chemical that interferes with the body’s ability to use oxygen. Cyanide can be a colorless gas or liquid, such as hydrogen cyanide …
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8. Compound Interest: The Chemistry of Poisons – Cyanide
Link: https://www.compoundchem.com/2015/02/26/cyanide/
Description: WEBFeb 26, 2015 · Cyanide is the CN – ion, and as a poison it is commonly administered as one of the three compounds shown in the graphic: hydrogen cyanide, a volatile, colourless liquid, and potassium and …
