Originally posted by thechessguyAccording to IUPAC, it's oxidane.
this is very easy. Dihydrogen Monoxide kills millions of people each year. You cannot live without it, what is it?
http://www.iupac.org/reports/provisional/abstract04/BB-prs310305/Chapter2-Sec20-24.pdf
(see p.2 for naming mononuclear hydrides of the elements)
close reverse the letters, i said dihydrogen monoxide not monoxide dihydrogen
The dangers of dihydrogen monoxide include:
Also called "hydroxyl acid," the substance is a major component of acid rain;
Contributes to soil erosion;
Contributes to the greenhouse effect;
Accelerates corrosion and breakdown of electrical equipment;
Excessive ingestion may cause various unpleasant effects;[1]
Prolonged contact with its solid form results in severe tissue damage;
Inhalation, even in small quantities, may cause death;
Its gaseous form may cause severe burns;
It has been found in the tumors of terminal cancer patients;
Withdrawal by those addicted to the substance causes certain death within 168 hours;
Nevertheless, governments and corporations continue using it widely, heedless of its grave dangers.
Originally posted by Gammastylesame here. the esteemed 'green party of nz' got in hook, line and sinker.
I think I heard that a city council in California got ahold of one of those site about this and were considering banning it not knowing the joke. This was about 2 years ago. I love government.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0110/S00440.htm