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Well yes but actually no... inhaling too much oxygen can cause nausea and dizziness and maybe even death. But breathing it in normally won't kill you.

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Why is carbon ii oxide poisonous?

Carbon monoxide is poisonous because it binds to hemoglobin in the blood much more tightly than oxygen, preventing oxygen from being carried to the body's tissues. This can lead to tissue damage and eventually death due to lack of oxygen.


What was first responsible for changing the formerly poisonous atmosphere to an oxygen-rich atmosphere have today?

The evolution of photosynthetic bacteria and later on, plants, was responsible for changing the formerly poisonous atmosphere to an oxygen-rich one we have today. These organisms released oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis, gradually increasing levels of oxygen in the atmosphere.


Is hydrogen cyanide poisonous?

Yes, hydrogen cyanide is highly toxic. It interferes with the body's ability to use oxygen, leading to cellular suffocation. It can be lethal even in small doses.


What was first responsible for changing the formerly poisonous atmosphere to am oxygen-rich atmosphere as we have today?

Early photosynthetic bacteria, such as cyanobacteria, were responsible for changing the formerly poisonous atmosphere to an oxygen-rich atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis. These organisms released oxygen as a byproduct of converting sunlight into energy, which gradually increased the atmospheric oxygen levels over time.


Why is CO considered as poisonous gas?

CO is considered poisonous because it binds more tightly to hemoglobin than oxygen, reducing the amount of oxygen carried in the blood. This can lead to tissue damage or death due to lack of oxygen. CO poisoning can occur from inhaling exhaust fumes, faulty heaters, or fires.