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Is carbon monoxide toxic

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Are rats allergic to carbon monoxide?

Rats are not allergic to carbon monoxide, but it is toxic to them just as it is to us.


What are some incidents that happened with carbon monoxide?

Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas; an intoxication can lead to death.


When you think of carbon monoxide what do you think of?

The chemical formula of carbon monoxide is CO; CO is a toxic gas.


Is carbon and carbon monoxide the same?

No - carbon is an element, while carbon monoxide is an oxygen atom attached to carbon, turning it into a gas which is quite toxic.


Why is carbon-monoxide dangerous?

It is a toxic gas, which is colourless.


High concentration of carbon monoxide?

A high concentration of carbon monoxide means that the haemoglobin in your red blood cells is being destroyed. Carbon monoxide is a very toxic gas.


How do carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide differ?

Carbon dioxide is Co2, while carbon monoxide is minus a oxygen atom and is CO. Carbon monoxide is also ten times more toxic than carbon dioxide.


What toxic gas will explode if add air?

Carbon monoxide is both toxic and flammable.


What are the toxic gases that computer monitors produce?

carbon monoxide


What is nature of carbon monoxide?

Carbon monoxide is a colourless gas that is indetectable to people and animals, and toxic to them in higher concentrations. You might wish to read the carbon monoxide article on wikipedia for more information.


Can carbon monoxide be used in fire extinguisher?

Not really. Carbon monoxide fumes are toxic and it is cheaper and easier to produce (and use) carbon dioxide instead. Additionally, carbon monoxide is flammable. It reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide.


Why is carbon monoxide considered to be toxic to human cells?

It is not toxic for cell. Buut it is harmful hemoglobin.