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Carbon dioxide [CO2] is chemically represented as O=C=O [O double bond C double bond O]. | Carbon dioxide [CO2] is chemically represented as O=C=O [O double bond C double bond O]. | ||
The molecule is linear and non-polar. | |||
Co2 is made from two different types of Atoms - this is noted by the -ide suffix. In this case, Di- means two Oxygens. | |||
Oxygen needs to make and share two co-valent [chemical] bonds to 'be Happy'; carbon needs to make Four. This is to help explain the molecular formula O=C=O. | |||
Carbon dioxide is formed by the complete combustion of carbon or compounds of carbon (principally the hydrocarbons). It is also produced by the reaction of carbonates or hydrogen carbonates with acids, and by heating carbonates [without Water]. | Carbon dioxide is formed by the complete combustion of carbon or compounds of carbon (principally the hydrocarbons). It is also produced by the reaction of carbonates or hydrogen carbonates with acids, and by heating carbonates [without Water]. | ||
CO2 is moderately soluble in Water; it is the acid-anhydride of carbonic acid. | |||
CO2 phase diagram discussed - next - | |||
Plants convert atmospheric CO2 and water vapor into carbohydrates - photosynthesis needs both Chlorophyll and Sunlight. | Plants convert atmospheric CO2 and water vapor into carbohydrates - photosynthesis needs both Chlorophyll and Sunlight. | ||
Chemical Double bonds occur in many instances, starting with H2C=CH2 [ethylene] and O=C=O. | Chemical Double bonds occur in many instances, starting with H2C=CH2 [ethylene] and O=C=O. | ||
Revision as of 05:56, 17 January 2012
Carbon dioxide is first a tri-atomic Molecule {one Atom of carbon and two of oxygen, yet it is not usually known as such}. Carbon dioxide is a COMPOUND; that is to say a Substance that is made up from more than one type of Atom.
Carbon dioxide [CO2] is chemically represented as O=C=O [O double bond C double bond O].
The molecule is linear and non-polar.
Co2 is made from two different types of Atoms - this is noted by the -ide suffix. In this case, Di- means two Oxygens.
Oxygen needs to make and share two co-valent [chemical] bonds to 'be Happy'; carbon needs to make Four. This is to help explain the molecular formula O=C=O.
Carbon dioxide is formed by the complete combustion of carbon or compounds of carbon (principally the hydrocarbons). It is also produced by the reaction of carbonates or hydrogen carbonates with acids, and by heating carbonates [without Water].
CO2 is moderately soluble in Water; it is the acid-anhydride of carbonic acid.
CO2 phase diagram discussed - next -
Plants convert atmospheric CO2 and water vapor into carbohydrates - photosynthesis needs both Chlorophyll and Sunlight.
Chemical Double bonds occur in many instances, starting with H2C=CH2 [ethylene] and O=C=O.
Climate Change and CO2: