Nerve Agents

Question 1

Usually low volatility, persistent chemical agent that is absorbed through skin contact or inhaled as a vapor

Answer 1

Tabun (GA)

Question 2

Usually volatile, non-persistent chemical agent that is mainly inhaled.

Answer 2

Sarin (GB)

Question 3

Usually moderately volatile chemical agent that can be inhaled or absorbed through skin contact

Answer 3

Soman (GD)

Question 4

Low volatility persistent chemical agent that is absorbed through skin contact and inhaled as a vapor.

Answer 4

Cyclohexyl sarin (GF)

Question 5

Low volatility persistent chemical agent that can remain on material, equipment, and terrain for long periods. It is usually absorbed through the skin but can be inhaled. First responders may reference other VA agents but the most common is VX. VX is primarily a contact exposure hazard.

Answer 5

V-agent (VX)

Question 6

Tend to be non-persistent (vaporize and disperse quickly) unless manufacturers thicken them with some other agents to increase their persistency.

Answer 6

G-series agents

Question 7

Are persistent (remain effective in the open for a sufficient amount of time).

Answer 7

V-agents

Question 8

An easily volatile liquid that is primarily an inhalation hazard.

Answer 8

GB

Question 9

The volatility is a GD, GA, and GFR between those of ___ and ___, and their vapors are heavier than air.

Answer 9

GB and VX

Question 10

___ may have a slight fruity odor.
—- is odorless

Answer 10

G agents
VX

Question 11

Are liquids at ambient temperatures and dispersed as an aerosolized liquid (vapor, not gas).

Answer 11

Nerve agents

Question 12

Blister agents can be categorized into the following groups

Answer 12

-mustard agents
-arsenical vesicants
-halogenated oximes- phosgene oxime (CX)