Blue Acid Chemistry (2): Basic Chemistry
Blue acid itself is an extremely dangerous volatile liquid that has a distinct smell though many people have specific genetic defects and can't smell it(for example, me), and it is just pungent. It is liberated when its compounds are treated with acid, so be very careful and check pH every time! Some complexes are too tightly bounded and does not release it though. It is not only toxic but also unstable, polymerizing in the absence of stabilizer and can even cause explosion. It is a cellular toxin, inhibits cytochrome c oxidase, thus inhibits respiration. Tissues that use more oxygen are more prone to damage, for example brain and heart tissues. Being a compact monobasic ion, the conjugate base of blue acid(Bl-) is very similar to halogen(thus a pseudohalogen). However, it is quite different from halogens. 1. its basicity is much higher than even fluoride, as blue acid is quite weak. 2. it's a sigma-donor and pi-acceptor while halide is sigma-donor and pi-donor. 3. it's muc...