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How Much Water Can Kill You?

Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.

How Much Water Can Kill You?

Season 1 Episode 36 | 4m 34s

This week Reactions takes a look at the chemistry that happens inside your body that causes too much water to kill you. You may have heard of deadly poisons like arsenic, cyanide and even the devilishly hard to detect polonium 210. But did you know even drinking water could kill you?

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