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Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. In large quantities, it can also be deadly. It has been referred to as a silent killer. Home carbon monoxide detectors became available in the 1990s.

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A true statement about carbon monoxide is that it?

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is a colorless, odorless gas that is toxic to humans and animals. When inhaled, it binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells, reducing their ability to transport oxygen throughout the body. Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness or death.

Are carbon monoxide levels higher during cold weather?

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Yes, carbon monoxide levels can be higher during cold weather. This is because people tend to use fuel-burning devices such as heaters, fireplaces, and generators more frequently to keep warm. If these devices are not properly ventilated or maintained, they can produce higher levels of carbon monoxide, which can be dangerous and even fatal.

Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector?

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Carbon monoxide detectors are available from the Kidde website or other online vendors like Amazon. Kidde products may also be carried by stores such as Home Depot, Lowe's, CVS, Walgreens, and BJ's.

Is carbon monoxide c02?

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no that is carbon dioxide,carbon monoxide is CO

What is Another name for carbon monoxide?

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Carbonic oxide or Carbon(II)oxide

Is there carbon monoxide in a cigarette?

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No, there are different organic compounds in tobacco and paper of cigarette which may produce carbon monoxide on burning.

Can carbon monoxide come from radiators?

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No. Carbon monoxide is the product of burning fossil fuels such as coal or petroleum.

Is carbon monoxide a diatomic molucule?

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO it is a Diatomic Molecule would be 02, if your doing a science online quiz I would bee glaad to help you with it

What actions can quickly lead to carbon monoxide poisoning?

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- a not complete burning
- photochemical reactions in the troposphere
- natural production in blood

What is the chemical breakdown of carbon monoxide?

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When you burn CO--it is very flammable--the balanced equation is 2CO + O2 = 2CO2.

What type of oxide is Carbon monoxide?

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a diatomic molecule with two atoms: carbon (C) and oxygen (O).

Is carbon monoxide is a ionic compound?

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No, it is covalent (molecular)

What is the product of burning carbon monoxide?

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Incomplete combustion of carbon-containing compounds.

Is carbon monoxide flamable?

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No, however, heated carbon monoxide will readily bond with oxygen to remove it from ores but it not "flammable".

How are carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide similar?

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Answer: Carbon compounds are ordinarily converted to CO2 in combustion if there is enough air (oxygen). Carbon monoxide (CO) is formed when carbon compounds are burned in a limited amount of air. Lets picture what a carbon atom looks like. Because of the arrangement of the electron shells a carbon atom looks a lot like a tetrahedron with four corners or a caltrop's four points. When carbon is completely burned two oxygen atoms have each grabbed onto two corners (or points of the carbon atom. One set of two corners fills up (this gives off heat). After all the atoms are satisfied the next set fills up to make carbon dioxide (thhis gives off more heat).

When not enough oxygen is present the atoms essentially share the oxygen so many only get the first set of points filled. This leaves most of the carbon as carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide can be collected as a product and burned again if provided with more oxygen.

Does marijuana have carbon monoxide?

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It might not contain it on its own but, as it is made primarily of organic substances, can produce some carbon monoxide when burned.

How can you cure carbon monoxide poisoning from diesel?

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All carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is the same, regardless of the source. We presume you mean from diesel exhaust.

CO replaces oxygen in red blood cells and causes oxygen deprivation. In advanced cases it leads to brain damage, the same as from drowning or other forms of suffocation.

Immediate treatment involves removing the patient from the presence of CO, and administering oxygen. If a pressure chamber is available, pure oxygen under pressure can overcome some of the problems until the CO is cleared from the body over time.

If there is brain damage, it is no more "curable" when caused by carbon monoxide poisoning than from any other source. Time and rehabilitation may lead to improvement.

What are the short term effects of carbon monoxide in the body?

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Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms: - headache - nausea - malaise - fatigue - fast heart rate - low blood pressure - cardiac arrhytmia - delirium - hallucinations -dizziness -unsteady gait - confusion - seizures - central nervous system depression - unconsciousness - respiratory arrest

Is carbon monoxide considered a molecular compound?

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Yes, carbon monoxide is a covalent compound.

How many molecules are in carbon monoxide?

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Carbon monoxide is a type of molecule. It contains 1 carbon atom and 1 oxygen atom