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The central atom in haemoglobin is iron. This molecule carries oxygen and also removes carbon dioxide. Iron can be complexed by a number of ligands such as H2O , CO, CN, NH3 etc. It sets up what is known as an octahedral crystal field.
When breathed in the carbon monoxide bonds with the haemoglobin in your blood (actually the iron atom - it complexes it), stopping the transport of oxygen which can no longer bond to the iron atom which has been preferentially complexed by the CO. Incidentally, CN (cyanide) and EDTA and also Paraquat, complex the iron even more strongly which is why they are poisonous.
What else can I help you with?
Are rats allergic to carbon monoxide?
Rats are not allergic to carbon monoxide, but it is toxic to them just as it is to us.
Is carbon and carbon monoxide the same?
No - carbon is an element, while carbon monoxide is an oxygen atom attached to carbon, turning it into a gas which is quite toxic.
What toxic gas will explode if add air?
Carbon monoxide is both toxic and flammable.
Does vapour contain carbon monoxide?
No, vapor does not contain carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels, such as gasoline or wood. Vapors are typically composed of a mixture of gases and do not necessarily contain carbon monoxide.
Why is carbon monoxide considered to be toxic to human cells?
It is not toxic for cell. Buut it is harmful hemoglobin.
Is carbon monoxide toxic?
Yes, carbon monoxide is toxic. It is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause poisoning when inhaled in high concentrations. Prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide can be fatal.
Are rats allergic to carbon monoxide?
Rats are not allergic to carbon monoxide, but it is toxic to them just as it is to us.
What are some incidents that happened with carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas; an intoxication can lead to death.
Is carbon and carbon monoxide the same?
No - carbon is an element, while carbon monoxide is an oxygen atom attached to carbon, turning it into a gas which is quite toxic.
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.
High concentration of carbon monoxide?
A high concentration of carbon monoxide means that the haemoglobin in your red blood cells is being destroyed. Carbon monoxide is a very toxic gas.
What toxic gas will explode if add air?
Carbon monoxide is both toxic and flammable.
What are the toxic gases that computer monitors produce?
carbon monoxide
When you think of carbon monoxide what do you think of?
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is toxic to humans and animals when inhaled in high concentrations. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels such as gasoline, wood, and natural gas. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly and it is important to have carbon monoxide detectors in living spaces to alert individuals of its presence.
Does vapour contain carbon monoxide?
No, vapor does not contain carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels, such as gasoline or wood. Vapors are typically composed of a mixture of gases and do not necessarily contain carbon monoxide.
What is nature of carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is a colourless gas that is indetectable to people and animals, and toxic to them in higher concentrations. You might wish to read the carbon monoxide article on wikipedia for more information.
Why is carbon monoxide considered to be toxic to human cells?
It is not toxic for cell. Buut it is harmful hemoglobin.
