Elements Vs Paper Selection

Question 1

What elements does M8 Paper react with?

Answer 1

Phosphorus (P), Sulfur (S), Chlorine (Cl), Fluorine (F)

Indicates nerve agents or blister agents: organophosphates, sulfur mustards

Question 2

What does M9 Paper detect?

Answer 2

Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), Sulfur (S), Phosphorus (P)

Reacts broadly with many polar organic liquids, including hydrocarbons and CWAs

Question 3

Which chemical does F (Fluoride) Paper detect?

Answer 3

Fluorine (F)

Detects G-series nerve agents with phosphorus-fluoride bonds, such as sarin and soman

Question 4

What elements are involved in KI (Potassium Iodide) Paper?

Answer 4

Chlorine (Cl), Bromine (Br), Iodine (I), Peroxides (-O-O-), Nitrates (NO3)

Detects strong oxidizers, such as chlorine gas or peroxides

Question 5

What functional groups does pH Paper detect?

Answer 5

Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S), Nitrogen (N), Halogens (Cl, Br, F, I)

Detects acidic (-COOH, -SO3H) or basic (-NH2, -OH) functional groups affecting pH

Question 6

Fill in the blank: M8 Paper indicates nerve agents or blister agents: organophosphates, sulfur mustards, by detecting _______.

Answer 6

Phosphorus (P), Sulfur (S), Chlorine (Cl), Fluorine (F)

Question 7

True or False: M9 Paper reacts only with hydrocarbons.

Answer 7

False

Reacts broadly with many polar organic liquids, including hydrocarbons and CWAs

Question 8

Fill in the blank: KI Paper detects strong oxidizers such as chlorine gas or _______.

Answer 8

peroxides