CLEAN : Novitchok nerve agent a Russian specialit says expert

The video discusses Novichok nerve agents, developed in the former Soviet Union to bypass chemical weapons treaties. These agents consist of two non-toxic components that form a nerve agent when mixed. Novichok is more severe than previous agents and comes in an ultrafine powder. Symptoms include salivation, breathing difficulties, and potentially death, but can be treated with antidotes. Novichok degrades quickly in moist environments, reducing long-term effects.

What was the primary reason for the development of Novichok nerve agents in the former Soviet Union?

• To enhance agricultural productivity

• To bypass chemical weapons treaties

• To improve medical treatments

• To create new industrial chemicals

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of nerve agent exposure?

• Excessive salivation

• Paralysis

• Breathing difficulties

• Improved vision

Why is it crucial to administer an antidote quickly after nerve agent exposure?

• To ensure the agent degrades faster

• To prevent the agent from becoming more potent

• To reduce the risk of long-term injury

• To enhance the effectiveness of the nerve agent

How do nerve agents typically react with moisture in the atmosphere?

• They become inert

• They form a protective layer

• They degrade quickly

• They become more toxic

What environmental factor in the UK contributes to the degradation of nerve agents?

• High levels of sunlight

• Low temperatures

• Abundant moisture in the atmosphere

• Strong winds