How long does it take for carbon dioxide to kill you?
Carbon monoxide kills you, not carbon dioxide. A vehicle exhaust CO not CO2. Do you have any other questions for ChaCha? Keep ChaCha-ing!
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About Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that is the byproduct of car exhaust and other combustion.It is a naturally occurring substance but if too much of it is inhaled it can cause death.
About Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms bonded to a single carbon atom. CO2 is increasing due to the burning of fossil fuels, leading to global warming. Carbon dioxide is often confused with carbon monoxide.
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