You are a chemist with extensive experience in industry. You have been hired
by a TV network as a consultant.
Your role is to explain what happened in Bhopal on the night of December 3,
1984 from the viewpoint of a scientist.
You will tell us what (probably) happened to produce the lethal gas and why it
couldn�t be controlled.
Tell us the name and the chemical formula of the deadly gas and what it is
used for.
Be sure to clearly explain the difference between exothermic and endothermic
reactions when relating this event.
ALL ANSWERS should be detailed and answered from the �I� (as if YOU were
speaking as the chemist.)
Internet Links
General information and background
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal_disaster
Chemical fact sheet on MIC from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Includes hazardous material information.
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/methylis.html
Other Resources
You may use any other sources you wish. Library books, magazines, movies,
television and radio programs, museum visits, interviews with grandparents
are other possibilities. Please be sure to mention all other sources that
you use.