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When you breath in the carbon monoxide particles stick to your red blood cells instead of oxygen, so your body essentially becomes starved of oxygen.
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Why is carbon monoxide in the air a problem?
it harms the enviroment and builds up polloution
If carbon monoxide is heavier than oxygen then why install carbon monoxide detectors on ceilings?
Carbon monoxide is actually close to the same density of air. It is carbon dioxide that is denser than air.
Can noxious fumes be emitted from furnace?
YES from the exhaust gas. If the exhaust flue has a leak or the heat exchanger has a leak into the house air Carbon Monoxide can build up in the heated house air and kill anyone in the house. The major problem is a person can not smell carbon monoxide. If you are getting frequent headaches have a heating contractor check your house air for carbon monoxide or buy a carbon monoxide detector at a hardware store and test your air yourself.
Is carbon monoxide part of air?
no its not
Compounds found in the air?
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Which is heavier carbon monoxide or oxygen?
Oxygen. Because , mass of carbon monoxide is 28, whereas that of oxygen is 32.
Can air conditioning contain carbon monoxide?
Only if the air it is circulating has carbon monoxide. Air conditioners do not produce nor do they contain carbon monoxide. If you suspect carbon monoxide in your air, you need to have an HVAC professional or your local gas company inspect your dwelling because another source is producing this deadly gas. Unmaintenanced heating systems are often the culprit.
Is air lighter than carbon monoxide?
CO is lighter than airAt 25 degrees Celsius and 1 atm of pressure, carbon monoxide's density is 1.145kg/m3, and the density of air is 1.1839kg/m3. So carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air.
What the air is comprised of when you breath it in and out?
carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is found in?
it is found in air
Is carbon monoxide a source of air pollution?
Yes.
Is it bad if carbon monoxide is lighter than air?
No
