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I cannot see any individual atoms whatsoever in their single individuality without an incredibly powerful microscope -- however, we can readily see huge accumulations of atoms in everything visible around us. So... no and yes.

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Does carbon dioxide smell like rotten eggs?

Abosolutley Not!! If you would like to test... Smell yourself, you are made of carbon too!!


How is CO2 written?

CO2 is written using the chemical formula CO2, which is a representation of one carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms. It is commonly referred to as carbon dioxide.


Why can you smell air pollution?

You can smell some pollution, not all. Your nose is a very sensitive chemical sensor. Molecules of esters, aldehydes and some inorganic gases activate the nose and we identify the reaction as a smell. The nose however can be fooled. H2S dulls the sense of smell after it reaches a certain level. The ability to smell CS2 and the "asparagus smell" in urine is not present is some people. Other pollutants like CO, CO2 and methane are odourless to all.


What is the main regulator of CO2 in the atmosphere because CO2 desolves easily in it?

The main regulator of CO2 in the atmosphere is the world's oceans. As CO2 dissolves in water, it forms carbonic acid, which can then be stored in the ocean or released back into the atmosphere. This process plays a crucial role in regulating the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere.


Why do you use CO2 free water in gas absorption?

I'm assuming you're talking about the absorption of CO2 into water. CO2 free water is used to properly measure the amount of CO2 water can actually absorb. CO2 already in the water will reduce the mass of CO2 transferred from the gas, and while I don't believe that there is a specific point at which CO2 can no longer be absorbed by water, the tendency for CO2 to be absorbed into water with CO2 already in it is reduced.

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What is the problem with burning trash?

it will smell and cause co2 there happy


What does CO2 smell like?

Does Carbon Monoxide Smell? No, carbon monoxide has no smell. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that’s a byproduct of combustion. As a homeowner, this means it can leak from your gas furnace, stove, dryer, and water heater as well as wood stove/fireplace. The fact that carbon monoxide has no smell, color, or taste makes it impossible for us to detect. This gas is an unseen risk, the exposure to which may prove fatal. To keep your family safe, it’s important to identify all the possible sources of CO in your residence and to properly install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in your home.


How do bed bugs use CO2 to locate their hosts?

Bed bugs use their sense of smell to detect carbon dioxide (CO2) that humans and animals exhale. They are attracted to the CO2 as a signal that a potential host is nearby, allowing them to locate and feed on their hosts.


Does carbon dioxide makes septic tanks smell?

CO2(carbon dioxide) is a colorless, odorless gas.ANS2:Septic tanks don't smell, they stink. The stench comes in part from hydrogen sulfide that is produced during the anaerobic decomposition of organic material. There are other gases that add to the aroma but CO2 is not one of them because it has no odor.


How can alcohol dissolved in water separate?

In an alcoholic-water solution there will be an alchoholic smell compared to the smell of just plain water. In an alcoholic-water solution there will be an alchoholic smell compared to the smell of just plain water.


Why do you smell carbon dioxide from your gas space heater?

Thats bulls**t. You cannot smell CO2, unless its really concentrated. And your heater cannot produce it in those densities. Its probably just emissions, of sort, depending on gas source


How do you know whether co2 is present in something or not?

CO2 has a distinct smell, faint, but still distintict. Also, if you inhale it you will start to pant due to a lack of oxygen. That is how you can tell. Ayraayra: acutally the "panting" or increased breathing rate is due to the build up of CO2 not because the lack of O2.


How do you stop a fire alarm when it starts beeping and there is no smoke?

You can stop a smoke/fire alarm beeping by removing the battery. But, get another or fix the one you have and put it back quickly as it can save your life. If it's also a CO2 detector you will see no smoke and smell nothing but CO2 is lethal if you continue breathing it.


Does carbon dioxide smell like rotten eggs?

Abosolutley Not!! If you would like to test... Smell yourself, you are made of carbon too!!


How do you tell difference between co2 and nitrogen?

You can differentiate between CO2 and nitrogen by using chemical tests or analytical instruments such as a gas chromatograph. CO2 typically reacts with lime water (calcium hydroxide) to form a milky precipitate, while nitrogen does not have this reaction. In addition, you can identify CO2 by its acidic properties and ability to extinguish flames, which nitrogen does not exhibit.


How is CO2 written?

CO2 is written using the chemical formula CO2, which is a representation of one carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms. It is commonly referred to as carbon dioxide.