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No, carbon dioxide (CO2) does not sink in the air. It is a gas that is evenly distributed throughout the atmosphere.

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Does CO2 rise or sink in the atmosphere?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) rises in the atmosphere because it is lighter than the surrounding air.


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Plants help remove CO2 from the air through the process of photosynthesis. Additionally, the oceans absorb and store large amounts of CO2, acting as a carbon sink. Some processes involving chemical reactions or technology can also capture and store CO2 emissions from the air.


Does propane weigh less than air?

Actually it is heavier than air. And it will sink much like co2 does in air


How does the ocean affect the rate of accumulation of CO2 in the atmosphere?

Oceans act as a carbon sink, in fact they are the largest carbon sink absorbing about 1/4 of the CO2 we put into the air. However, with global warming considering that CO2 dissolves better in cold water there is a worry that the oceans will not be able to hold as much CO2 and will begin to release it into the atmosphere


Why does a baloon filled with helium float in air but the baloon filled with carbandioxide sink?

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Does CO2 sink or rise in the atmosphere?

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Does styrofoam sink in air or float?

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What happens when liquid co2 is exposed to air?

When liquid CO2 is exposed to air, it quickly evaporates and turns into gaseous CO2. This process is known as sublimation. The gaseous CO2 will mix with the air in its surroundings.


How does C02 travel around the world?

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Is CO2 denser than air?

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Does air conditioners have co2 in it?

Air conditioners do not contain CO2 as a refrigerant. Typically, air conditioners use refrigerants such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) which are not the same as carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 is not commonly used in air conditioning systems due to its properties.


Why does forest helps in reducing the amount of Co2 in the air?

Trees extract CO2 from the air, using the carbon (C) atoms to build their own physical substance - wood. Thus hge amounts of carbon is bound in our planets forests. Forests are what you call a carbon sink. If you were to cut down a tree and burn it you would close that circle and re-release the C(O2) into the air.