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The term “fume” is frequently misapplied. Fumes are, generally speaking, particulates and are formed when a metal rapidly oxidizes (burns) and the particles coalesce. Often times, in the common vernacular, the word “fume” is incorrectly applied to gases and vapours. Thus, there is no such thing as carbon monoxide fumes, there is no such thing as gasoline fumes, there is no such thing as solvent fumes, and there is no such thing as paint fumes. In each of the above cases, the airborne material is either a “gas” or a vapour. A gas is a formless fluid that that will “expand” or migrate to entirely occupy its given container at normal temperature and pressure. A vapour is the gas of a material that can exist as a liquid at normal temperature and pressure.
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What is the source of fumes?
the fumes is the fumes that expose in the fumes that reqiured to make some fumes for fumes
How is a sea breeze created?
the wind is hitting the sea and the fumes are coming off it
How is oil linked to climate change?
The fumes created destroy the Ozone layer and produce greenhouse gasses.
What type of fumes and are they fumes harmful?
Many fumes are harmful in fact most fumes are harmful. There are many type of fumes and most of them are harmful but they can be filtered and cleansed to stop them harming th eenvironment
Can you get a rash from diesel fumes?
You certainly can get a rash from diesel fumes. This is because these fumes are an irritant to your skin.
Is the ammonia fumes created in an outhouse type toilet harmful?
I don't know how concentrated the ammonia fumes are, but ammonia should not be breathed. If it is very dilute, it should be okay, but if it is unpleasant or strong, it's probably not good!
What is a name for car engine fumes?
Exhause Fumes.
What are exhaust fumes from cars an example of?
exhaust fumes of a car
Can fumes affect certain people?
Certain fumes can affect all people. Ammonia fumes, for example, will affect everyone.
What to do if you are exposed to spider poison fumes?
Spiders do not produce poisonous fumes.
What are oil fumes in the crank case?
Oil fumes in the crankcase are common. Excessive oil fumes can be an indication of a broken or worn piston ring.
When lead nitrate is heated which colour fumes are evolved?
brown color fumes
