Alec Petersdorf
Mr. Groom
AP English
2 November 2015
Word Count: 513
Why Dihydrogen Monoxide Should be Outlawed The spread and use of a dangerous chemical, known as dihydrogen monoxide, has grown to epidemic proportions. This colorless, odorless liquid compound can induce severe respiratory damage and/or failure if inhaled and its solid form can cause extreme tissue damage and necrosis over a long period of time. In addition, dihydrogen monoxide is a major contributing factor to the degradation of our nation’s infrastructure and environment. Because of its destruction of the environment and many various health risks, the substance should be outlawed. First, look at the slew of detrimental health effects that dihydrogen monoxide has on the