What are smelling salts?

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Mohan M.
Oct 17, 2017

Smelling salt is ammonium carbonate

Explanation:

Smelling salt is ammonium carbonate. When mixed with water it releases ammonia.
Ammonium carbonate is normally solid. When inhaled due to moisture in nasal passage it releases ammonia. Ammonia irritates nasal mucosa. Inhalation of ammonia results inhalation reflex. This makes unconscious person to wake in consciousness.

Mohan M.
Oct 17, 2017

Smelling salt is ammonium carbonate

Explanation:

Smelling salt is ammonium carbonate. When mixed with water it releases ammonia.
Ammonium carbonate is normally solid. When inhaled due to moisture in nasal passage it releases ammonia. Ammonia irritates nasal mucosa. Inhalation of ammonia results inhalation reflex. This makes unconscious person to wake in consciousness.

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