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Mini-Quiz: Danger of Dihydrogen Monoxide

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What is another chemical formula for DHMO?
H2SO4Sorry, not correct. Try another button. H2OThat is correct. You are becoming a Chemistry Champion. H2O2Good try, but not right. Select another answer.
How can solid DHMO harm your skin?
Ice can freeze your skinCorrect. You sure know your DHMO. Solid DHMO is highly acidicOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. It can crush your skinSorry, not correct. Try another button.
Why is DHMO in acid rain?
DHMO is water, which is in rainThat is correct. You are becoming a Chemistry Champion. DHMO is a strong acidGood try, but not right. Select another answer. DHMO combines with acid rain to form acid oxideOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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DHMO.org – Tongue-in-cheek site dedicated to expose the “dangers” of dihydrogen monoxide

Scientific American – Antigravity column by Steve Mirsky, June 2004

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