Carbon Monoxide

Since carbon monoxide is not an ionic compound it technically doesn't have an ionic formula. The molecular formula for carbon monoxide is CO

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a diatomic molecule with two atoms: carbon (C) and oxygen (O).

It cannot be detected (it is a odourless, colourless and tastless gas). However, CO binds with haemoglobin (in red blood cells) much more easily than O2 and it is irreversible. Thus, when a person breathes in too much CO, there won't be enough haemoglobin to carry O2, and that can kill him/her in the space of 25 minutes if not treated immeadietly.

No, carbon monoxide is not an ionic compound. It is a covalent compound formed by the sharing of electrons between carbon and oxygen atoms.

There is no such thing as carbon trioxide. There is the carbonate ion (CO32-). Most carbonates are insoluble in water. There is also carbon dioxide (CO2) which is somewhat soluble in water.

Carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin in the blood more readily than oxygen does, reducing the amount of oxygen that can be transported. This can lead to tissue hypoxia and potentially serious health effects, including acute cardiovascular events and organ damage.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. At lower levels of exposure, CO causes mild effects that are often mistaken for the flu. These symptoms include headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and fatigue. The effects of CO exposure can vary greatly from person to person depending on age, overall health and the concentration and length of exposure.

Yes. One carbon atom is bonded to one oxygen atom by two covalent bonds and one coordinate covalent/dative bond, to form a complete molecule.

Carbon monoxide is quite stable, and is formed by the combustion of carbon in inadequate supply of oxygen.

No, carbon monoxide itself cannot explode. However, it is highly flammable and can contribute to fires or explosions if ignited in the presence of oxygen. It is important to keep carbon monoxide levels low to prevent any potential fire hazards.

Several symptoms are: lightheadedness, confusion, headache, vertigo, memory loss.

Oxygen.

Because , mass of carbon monoxide is 28, whereas that of oxygen is 32.

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The chemical formula of carbon monoxide is CO.

I don't understand the question's purpose, but a good place would be in a location exposed to the atmosphere you wish to analyze. That's obvious, but I don't know what else to say. Any other answer would be dependant upon extra information you've not provided. (i.e. if the application is to determine the mass of CO in a system, you'd want to put the detector in a location where the atmosphere is mixed well, next to a fan maybe; if the application is to determine the maximum concentration of CO present in a system, then you'd want to put it several places over time or locate it next to a source of CO2 if present).

Carbon monoxide blocks the transport of oxygen in the body by binding to hemoglobin, forming a stable complex that reduces the ability of hemoglobin to carry oxygen to tissues. This can lead to hypoxia and potentially result in tissue damage or organ failure.

Organic compounds are generally defined as those compounds which have carbon-hydrogen bonds; Compounds without such bonds are called inorganic compounds. Thus, carbonic acid is an inorganic compound.

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it works by mesureing the carbon menoxide in ur house or apartment or mobile home. carbon monixide is a very dangoures gas that can kill us so they have those so they warn us when there is too much for us to handle

A very valid question, and I am quite surprised this has not been answered by a ture scientist. I hope there is one who will take my comments here & shred them with facts.

I hear so much about attempts to lower carbon dioxide, but I don't think that's the real issue. I believe the real issue is carbon monoxide. I did a Google search on Photosynthesis, and here is one of the basic resulting pictures:

Plants naturally convert carbon dioxide in the photosynthesis process. Other living organizms, such as algae, also contribute to this effect.

Now, moving on to the real beast:

Carbon Monoxide

What causes Carbon monoxide by % (image from a Google search)

According to a public broadcast, I watched a real scientist explain how carbon monoxide levels have been monitored since the 1950's. They monitored from Hawaii, and he was clear to mention that there was never a year that had a notable decrease in carbon monoxide levels. Even though I was able to locate charts indicating reduced levels of carbon monoxide (in certain local monitored areas) I would need to agree, there is no proof of ever having a reduced monoxide level in the past 60 years.

The main speaker was quite informed, and I am sorry, I am unable to reference his name. He gave a great segment on the ocean, and its natural ability to absorb carbon monoxide. The waves, at the surface level would, at one time, would absorb the carbon monoxide from the atmosphere, and these solid molecular chains would fall down through the salty water to the ocean basin, where they would begin to decompose into their natural elements, or even returning to their original fuel states. The problem, as I remember from the speech, was that the upper levels of the ocean (say 5'-15') are saturated so much with carbon monoxide, that it acts like a protective barrier for the process to start. Much like oil resting on top of water ... as seen in Italian dressing. This layer is like a blanket that prevents the process of breaking down the carbon monoxide.

The health effects:

The saturation level of carbon monoxide is measured in "parts per million" (ppm)... or if 1,000,000 air parts were measured, how much of that would be carbon monoxide.

On minor levels, it is relatively harmless, but as the levels increase, the bloodstream can become saturated, and much like the ocean, our red bloodcells have some troubles getting the natural air they need to breathe properly.

Many health complications are caused when exposed to increased levels of carbon monoxide. Here are some effects of increased carbon monoxide levels:

Carbon dioxide, in contrast, doesn't seem to be the main atmospheric harming agent to me. When I see gasoline companies on comercials saying "We're doing research to lower carbon dioxide levels" I wonder if they know what they are doing. Do they have a clue that what we should be concerned with as a consumer is the carbon monoxide levels. I'm thinking, hey, you know it sounds good, but what you're saying sounds like you're trying to pull the wool over everyone's eyes. As seen in the picture near the top 97.4% of the lethal carbon monoxide is from motor vehicles (From the fuel that the Gas company is making). But they show a fancy lab & one hell of a molecule & say, "We're doing what we can to reduce carbon dioxide".

On a side note:

One thing is certain, it is painfully obvious something is way out of balance. I personally believe this imbalance (caused by abuse, and possibly a misunderstanding between these two molecular chains) could also be the cause of the bees forsaking their hives. Bees are responsible for one out of every three bites that people consume. As their numbers plumet we could rapidly be nearing a global food epidemic. The physiology of a bee is much different than a humans, and as these monoxide levels continue to increase, we are aparently reaching a threshold where Earth's atmosphere is unsuitable for their existence.

My best estimate, with a workforce of say, 10-12million people it would take well over 40 years to begin reversing the process. I do believe it is possible to cure the oceans, and reverse the process, but the damage has happened on a scale of 2/3 the Earth's surface 15' deep. Somehow the 50,000,000 Tons of carbon monoxide need to be reduced. I don't think the petrol company's efforts to reduce carbon dioxide will fix the problem with carbon monoxide in time.

John Grund

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P.S. Please include Carbon Monoxide in the subject line, if you chose to reply to me directly. Thank you.

Carbon monoxide is produced when you are trying to produce Carbon dioxide but have too little Oxygen. Basically (Quite an un-scientific explanation) burning with too little air or oxygen.

The formation also has to do with a double covalent bond.

All carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is the same, regardless of the source. We presume you mean from diesel exhaust.

CO replaces oxygen in red blood cells and causes oxygen deprivation. In advanced cases it leads to brain damage, the same as from drowning or other forms of suffocation.

Immediate treatment involves removing the patient from the presence of CO, and administering oxygen. If a pressure chamber is available, pure oxygen under pressure can overcome some of the problems until the CO is cleared from the body over time.

If there is brain damage, it is no more "curable" when caused by carbon monoxide poisoning than from any other source. Time and rehabilitation may lead to improvement.

CO1 (The correct name for it is just CO) is the chemical formula for the poisonous gas known as Carbon Monoxide. This is also one atom different from the less lethal gas CO2 (Carbon Dioxide). This gas's format contains 1 carbon atom and 1 oxygen atom. The reason why this gas is so deadly is because the oxygen atom in its formula allows the gas to bond together with the blood and replace oxygen in the lungs, easily resulting in Carbon Monoxide poisoning. While Carbon Dioxide (CO2) has 2 carbon atoms and 1 oxygen atom, the two carbon atoms makes the gas harder to bond with the blood, making it less dangerous than Carbon Monoxide (CO)