Sunday, May 15, 2011

5.10 I can recall the problems associated with incomplete combustion




2.       What are the properties of carbon monoxide?
Colourless, odorless, poisonous
3.       Explain how carbon monoxide is formed
It is formed when there is a lack in oxygen in the respiration process.
Fuels + Insufficient oxygen à Carbon monoxide + Water + Energy
4.       Explain why carbon monoxide is poisonous
It is poisonous because it sticks to the hemoglobin and reduces the amount of oxygen going around the body.

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