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Carbon monoxide is a by-product of combustion, present whenever fuel is burned without enough air (oxygen). It is produced by common home appliances, such as gas or oil furnaces, gas refrigerators, gas clothes dryers, gas ranges, gas water heaters or space heaters, fireplaces, charcoal grills, and wood burning stoves. Fumes from automobiles and gas-powered lawn mowers may also contain carbon monoxide and can enter a home through walls or doorways if an engine is left running in an attached garage. Other sources include fire places, industrial processes, cigars, smoldering fires, etc.
Fortunately the CO combusts if it reaches another part of the combustion zone if the temperature is still high enough and there is sufficient oxygen.
Note: With cigars and cigarettes the CO produced is inhaled by the smoker and combines with the smoker's blood to form carboxyhemoglobin. This emoves the CO from second hand smoke.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoSources of carbon dioxide are:
- burning of coal, wood, oil and natural gas (fossil fuels)
- volcanic eruptions,
- decay of dead plant and animal matter,
- evaporation from the oceans and of course
- breathing.
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∙ 14y agoWhen hydrocarbon compounds undergo incomplete combustion reactions. There is likely a limiting amount of oxygen present in the reaction.
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∙ 13y agoOther sources include woodburning stoves, kerosene heaters, improperly ventilated water heaters and gas stoves, and blocked or poorly maintained chimney flues.
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∙ 8y agoWe meet many sources. But blast furnace is a main source.
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∙ 7y ago- CO is released by an incomplete burning
- photochemical reactions in the low atmosphere
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How much carbon monoxide is in the air in percentage?
It depends how much traffic is about. Carbon monoxide is not a naturally-occurring molecule, & is only produced by engines; once it gets into the atmosphere, the carbon satisfies its valency by pairing up with any stray atoms it can find, preferably oxygen.
When you exhale do you breathe out carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide?
of course we breathe out carbon dioxide not carbon monoxide
How much carbon monoxide does soda have?
Soda does not have any amounts of carbon monoxide. It has carbon dioxide dissolved in it, but no carbon monoxide.
Which is a colorless odorless pollutant surlfur dioxide carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide.
Does carbon monoxide smell like burn plastic?
Carbon Monoxide is a dangerous gas, so I am assuming it smells very bad. I have never smelled it, however, or I would be dead!
Carbon Monoxide from cigarettes causes?
The same as carbon monoxide from other sources at the same DOSE.
What is the sources of carbon monoxide?
burning anything
Where is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is not created by incomplete combustion. Almost all fuel burning appliances and fires do not burn at 100% efficiency. So some carbon monoxide gas is created. The amount produced is usually not a problem if the appliances are working as designed and venting properly. However, there are many circumstances that can cause carbon monoxide levels to rise. http://www.carbon-monoxide-Survivor.com/carbon-monoxide-sources-where-it-comes-from.html
How much carbon monoxide is in the air in percentage?
It depends how much traffic is about. Carbon monoxide is not a naturally-occurring molecule, & is only produced by engines; once it gets into the atmosphere, the carbon satisfies its valency by pairing up with any stray atoms it can find, preferably oxygen.
What is the purpose of carbon monoxide gas detectors?
The purpose of carbon monoxide gas detectors is to alert individuals to the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) gas in the air. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can be toxic and even fatal in high concentrations. These detectors are important for detecting and preventing carbon monoxide poisoning and can potentially save lives by triggering an alarm when CO levels are dangerous.
When you exhale do you breathe out carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide?
of course we breathe out carbon dioxide not carbon monoxide
How much carbon monoxide does soda have?
Soda does not have any amounts of carbon monoxide. It has carbon dioxide dissolved in it, but no carbon monoxide.
Does charcoal contain carbon monoxide?
It does not contain carbon monoxide, but it will likely produce carbon monoxide when burned.
Is carbon monoxide c02?
no that is carbon dioxide,carbon monoxide is CO
What form of pollution has one oxygen atom but is still poisonous but you cant see it or smell it?
Carbon Monoxide carbon monoxide carbon monoxide I believe
What is the chemical formula for the Carbon monoxide (covalent)?
The chemical formula for the carbon monoxide is CO.
Is carbon monoxide CO2?
No, carbon monoxide is CO. CO2 is carbon dioxide.
