What is VX?
Q: What is VX?
A: VX is a type of chemical weapon called a nerve agent.
Q: Is VX highly toxic?
A: Yes, VX is a very toxic chemical.
Q: Can VX be used for anything other than a chemical weapon?
A: No, because VX is so toxic, it cannot be used as anything other than a chemical weapon.
Q: How is VX classified by the United Nations?
A: The United Nations classifies VX as a weapon of mass destruction.
Q: What does the Council on Foreign Relations say about VX?
A: The Council on Foreign Relations says that a fraction of a drop of VX, absorbed through the skin, can fatally disrupt the nervous system.
Q: Is it legal to use VX as a chemical weapon?
A: It is illegal to use VX as a chemical weapon according to the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993, an international law.
Q: Is it illegal to make or keep large amounts of VX?
A: Yes, the Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 made it illegal for countries to make or keep more than 100 grams of VX.
