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Assuming that the question is wrongly capitalized and should have read, "Why does CO burn and CO2 doesn't?", a simple answer is that in CO, only two of a carbon atoms four valence electrons are shared, while in CO2, all four of carbon's valence electrons are shared. A deeper answer would involve quantum calculations and thermodynamic free energy considerations.
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What is the balanced chemical reaction of CO2---CO O2?
This reaction is:2 CO2 = 2 CO + O2
What molecules is the heaviest CO2 H2O co or h2?
CO2
Is Co and CO2 a Element or mixture?
Capitalization matters when it comes to chemical formulas Co is the element cobalt. CO is the compound carbon monoxide. Co2 doesn't exist CO2 is the compound carbon dioxide
How do you get CO from CO2?
CO dissolves in Ammoniacal Cuprouys chloride solution.Hence when a mixture is passed through the above CO is absorbed,&CO2 passes through.Read more: How_do_you_obtain_CO_from_mixture_of_CO_and_CO2
Do the chemical formulas CO and CO2 represent the same compound?
No. CO stands for carbon monoxide and CO2 stands for carbon dioxide. CO has one carbon and one oxygen. CO2 has one carbon and two oxygens.
Do cars produce CO2?
Yes. Cars burn up petrol, diesel, LPG and so forth. When burning hydrocarbons, they will react with oxygen to form water and CO2. Unfortunately this is not the case. Not all fuel is converted to CO2 and H2O. Some is converted to CO (carbon monoxide, very poisonouss) and some doesnt burn at all or is converted to a shorter chained hydrocarbon. Its the car exhaust catalyst's job to convert these (and other) substances to CO2.
What gas is formed when you burn carbon monoxide?
CO combines with O2 to create CO2. 2CO +O2 --> 2CO2
How does Co2 help other gases to burn?
CO2 does not help other gasses burn
What is the balanced equation for CO2 C CO?
CO2 + C --------> 2CO
What is the balanced chemical reaction of CO2---CO O2?
This reaction is:2 CO2 = 2 CO + O2
How long does it take for a pencil to burn?
The wood in a pencil will burn in three or four minutes. The graphite inside is pure carbon which will not burn, but at around 800 degrees Celsius will react with oxygen to form carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO).
Is dry ice co or CO2?
CO2 (carbon dioxide)
What molecules is the heaviest CO2 H2O co or h2?
CO2
What are theses compounds CO2 CO CH4?
CO2- carbon dioxide. CO- carbon monoxide. CH4- methane.
Is Co and CO2 a Element or mixture?
Capitalization matters when it comes to chemical formulas Co is the element cobalt. CO is the compound carbon monoxide. Co2 doesn't exist CO2 is the compound carbon dioxide
How do you obtain CO from mixture of CO and CO2?
CO dissolves in Ammoniacal Cuprouys chloride solution.Hence when a mixture is passed through the above CO is absorbed,&CO2 passes through.
Of co CO2 nh3 sf4 and bh3 which exhibit resonance?
CO2
