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Carbon is neither good nor bad. It is simply one of the elements which, in combination with other elements such as hydrogen and oxygen, forms the basis for all living matter. Without carbon, there could be no life as we know it.
One well-known compound of carbon is carbon dioxide, one of the greenhouse gases. In normal levels in the atmosphere, it is good because it helps maintain the world at a comfortable temperature, suitable for human existence. Because of human activities the level of atmospheric carbon dioxide has been rising rapidly, which is bad because it is leading to global warming.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoCarbon is not bad. More than half the human body is made of carbon. The same with trees. The earth's carbon cycle moves carbon (and carbon dioxide) in and out of the biosphere, the hydrosphere and the atmosphere. We need carbon for life.
The problem arises with carbon dioxide and the atmosphere. Since we began burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) we have been putting extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This is increasing the greenhouse effect and is causing global warming, which, itself, is causing climate change.
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∙ 14y agocarbon is a bad chemical for the humans enviroment
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No it is not "bad" in fact, Carbon is one of the four elements found in all life-forms.
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Is carbon dioxide a good thing or a bad thing?
Well, carbon dioxide is both good and bad. Carbon dioxide for humans is bad because to much of it for us can be fatal and lead to suffocation. But, it is good for plants.
Is carbon snowfall good or bad?
BAD, very bad indeed!
Carbon dioxide is it good or bad?
CO2 is a natural gas, formed millions of years ago. Since about the 18th century people have been burning fossil fuels, emitting more nad more CO2. The more CO2, the more greenhouse gas. To answer your question, it depends what you're talking about. For the environment, too much is bad.Well, carbon dioxide is both good and bad. Carbon dioxide for humans is bad because to much of it for us can be fatal and lead to suffocation. But, it is good for plants.
Why is adding more carbon into the atmosphere a bad thing?
i dont no
Does Co2 go bad?
Carbon Dioxide is recycled before it goes bad, if it can. Aswell, the answer is most likely no.
Is carbon dioxide a good thing or a bad thing?
Well, carbon dioxide is both good and bad. Carbon dioxide for humans is bad because to much of it for us can be fatal and lead to suffocation. But, it is good for plants.
Is carbon dioxide good or bad for humans?
Its bad
Is carbon snowfall good or bad?
BAD, very bad indeed!
Is carbon tax a good or bad thing?
its a fabulous thing
Is carbon a bad molecule?
Carbon is not a molecule; it is an element. An element is a substance containing only one type of atom. Carbon molecules are collections of carbon atoms. No chemical element is "good" or "bad"; they just exist.
Which materials are good or bad conductors of heat?
metals are good conductors of heat, i.e. iron, steel,... non-metals are bad, i.e. carbon...
Why carbon is a bad conductor of electricity?
No, carbon is a good conductor of electricity. Example, the carbon brushes in electric motors. But you might research the conductivity of Diamond and Graphite.
What good things does carbon-dioxide do?
it helps power our cars and factorys but it does do bad things to.
What are the bad things about having a car?
It releses carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that not good to breathe in.
What are some uses for carbon dixoide?
well fisrt llits the bad air so its not good for anything :/
Good and bad things about hydrogen energy?
GOOD: Hydrogen Energy leaves no carbon foot print at the point of use. BAD: Hydrogen Energy, currently, costs more to produce in economic terms and in carbon footprint at point of manufacture. Solar methods of production could reduce economic and carbon costs. PROBABLY BAD: Hydrogen Energy is touted as a solution to environmental problems. Not likely…
What good does it do?
IT Helps the enviroment.Plants have some thing to trap Carbon Dioxide,(carbon dioxide is bad for humans and animals but not to plants)Then It releases Oxygen which is good for humans and animals.So I say LET'S PLANT SOME MORE!
