Question

Why nitrous oxide is known as laughing gas?
# Why it's makes us laugh when we inhale?
# Is it a harmful gas?
Thanks

Answer 1

# Nitrous Oxide (N₂O) is known as the laughing gas

# This is because , when we inhale it , the gas makes us laugh.

# It was discovered by Joseph Priestley.

# It makes us laugh by creating a feeling of euphoria.

# Nitrous Oxide is not a harmful gas.
Instead ,it is used during dental procedures , to relax and makes us feel less anxious during the process.

Answer 2

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• Nitrous Oxide is also called laughing gas or happy gas due to its intoxicating effects when inhaled.
• It was initially discovered around 1772 by the English scientist and clergyman Joseph Priestley (who was also famous for being the first to isolate other important gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide among others).