In episode 1 of The Science Inside, we looked at chemical weapons, from the common pepper spray to Syria’s stockpiles. How do you create and dismantle chemical weapons? What is the chemistry needed for these processes?
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http://storify.com/SciBraai/pepper-spray-the-world-s-simplest-chemical-weapon