Cyanide

Cyanide is an important polyatomic ion with chemical formula is CN^-. It is highly toxic, and has been used as a weapon in various murders and suicides. Some reports suggest that Iraq has used hydrogen cyanide in chemical attacks against the Kurds during the Iran-Iraq War.

Cyanide is often described as having the smell of bitter almonds.

Sources[edit]

• CDC: Facts about Cyanide