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Carbon Monoxide is Produced by Incomplete Combustion Flashcards

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When is carbon monoxide formed?

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When hydrocarbon fuels are Burnt without enough oxygen - incomplete combustion

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Why is carbon monoxide bad?

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Poisonous - stop your blood cells doing their job properly (carrying oxygen)
Combines with haemoglobin in blood cells, so blood can’t carry as much oxygen

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What can a lack of oxygen in the blood lead to?

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Fainting, a coma or even death

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