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Module - V
Chemical Warfare
Warfare and
Its Types (o) Suitable Vapour Pressure: The chemical must be capable of being released
at high pressure.

(p) Ability to be Aerosolized: Aerosols are very fine droplets in the air, small
enough to be inhaled or to penetrate through clothing and skin.
(q) Miscibility and Solubility: Miscibility is the ability of an agent to be mixed
Note with other compounds whereas solubility denotes its ability to be dissolved for
the preparation of a solution.

Intext Questions 14.2

1. What are the protective measures against the CW agents? Suggest any three
measures.
2. Mention any five basic requirements of a good chemical warfare agent.
3. Write two symptoms each of blood agents and choking agents.

ACTIVITY 14.1

Watch the "Chemical Warfare: Nerve Agents 1964 US Army Training Film" at https:/
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsfUEgoFA6o.

What You Have Learnt

In this lesson you have learnt about the term Chemical Warfare. Important points of
the lesson are as follows:-

• The science behind chemical agents wherein, types of Chemical Agents,
Characteristics and Effects were analysed;
• The military use of the chemical agents in which, the military classification, duration
of eeffectiveness and their classification based on Effectiveness;

• Effects on the body when agents such as Blister agent, Nerve agents come in
contact with the human body and protective measures to be taken;
• The military requirements of a chemical warfare agent and the mode of delivery.

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