Carbon Monoxide

Question 1

Carbon monoxide is called the silent killer because it’s what?

Answer 1

A colourless and odourless gas.

Question 2

Carbon monoxide (CO(g)) forms if there is not enough _____ to produce carbon dioxide (CO2(g)).

Answer 2

Oxygen

Question 3

If there is enough oxygen during combustion, ________ ________ is produced.

Answer 3

Carbon dioxide

Question 4

The main source of carbon monoxide from human activities is what?

Answer 4

Motor vehicles

Question 5

Other sources are combustion of are?

Answer 5

Wood (e.g., fireplaces, wood stoves) and natural gas, industrial processes, airplanes, and even cigarette smoking.

Question 6

Carbon monoxide can also be produced in large quantities by what?

Answer 6

Forest fires.

Question 7

In cities, carbon monoxide is a major pollutant because of
what? In smaller communities, it can be a problem during the colder months when many people do what?

Answer 7

Cars. Burn wood for heating.

Question 8

If inhaled, carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen carried by the what?

Answer 8

Blood.

Question 9

Inhalation of carbon monoxide can cause what?

Answer 9

Can cause headaches, sleepiness, chest pains,
brain damage, and death.

Question 10

What technology convert carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide.

Answer 10

Catalytic converters in vehicles and industry.