|
Author Question: A sample contains 43.7% phosphorus and 56.3% oxygen. The molar mass is 284 g/mol. What is the ... (Read 101 times) |
Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.
Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.