Nitrous oxide is ___?___ than air

  • Correct answer

    heavier

  • lighter

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  • Nitrous oxide interacts with vitamin Bt2 synthesis in the human body by interfering withthe enzyme methionine synthase, depleting the body of vitamin B12. When nitrous oxide is used heavily and over an extended period of time, vitamin B12 depletion will probably become a major problem, as it can cause brain and nerve damage.

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