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Molar mass of CO (carbon monoxide) is 12+16 = 28 ,
the mean molar mass of air (20% O2, 80% N2) = 0.20*32 + 0.80*28 = 28.8 thus air is a bit heavier than CO
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoi think carbon monoxide is a component of air
do you mean oxygen?
the comparison between O2 and CO is easy.
What is the Atomic weight of the air we breath?
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∙ 14y agoThe difference of densities at 15 0C and 1,013 bar, between air and carbon monoxide is very small; Air - 1,202 g/L; Carbon monoxide (CO) - 1,184 g/L
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∙ 7y agoNo. Carbon monoxide is about the same density as air.
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∙ 8y agoIt is light than air. Molar mass of airis 29.
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∙ 11y agoYes, carbon monoxide (1,145 g/L) is a little lighter than air (1,255 g/L).
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If carbon monoxide is heavier than oxygen then why install carbon monoxide detectors on ceilings?
Carbon monoxide is actually close to the same density of air. It is carbon dioxide that is denser than air.
Which is heavier carbon monoxide or oxygen?
Oxygen. Because , mass of carbon monoxide is 28, whereas that of oxygen is 32.
Is it bad if carbon monoxide is lighter than air?
No
Is carbondioxide heavier than air?
Yes. Slightly. **********2nd Opinion*********** Carbon dioxide has a higher density than air. Air density is about 1.3 g/L CO2 density is about 2 g/L
Are hydrocarbons heavier than air?
Some are heavier, but some are lighter. For example, methane rises but propane sinks.
If carbon monoxide is heavier than oxygen then why install carbon monoxide detectors on ceilings?
Carbon monoxide is actually close to the same density of air. It is carbon dioxide that is denser than air.
Which is heavier carbon monoxide or oxygen?
Oxygen. Because , mass of carbon monoxide is 28, whereas that of oxygen is 32.
Where to place carbon dioxide detecter high or low?
Carbon MONOXIDE is lighter than air, and will rise. Place the detector high. Carbon DIOXIDE is heavier than air, and will sink. Place detector low.
Is air lighter than carbon monoxide?
CO is lighter than airAt 25 degrees Celsius and 1 atm of pressure, carbon monoxide's density is 1.145kg/m3, and the density of air is 1.1839kg/m3. So carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air.
Is it bad if carbon monoxide is lighter than air?
No
Is carbondioxide heavier than air?
Yes. Slightly. **********2nd Opinion*********** Carbon dioxide has a higher density than air. Air density is about 1.3 g/L CO2 density is about 2 g/L
Which air is heavier out of inhaled air and exhaled air?
Exhaled air, which has a slightly higher amount of carbon dioxide, is heavier than inhaled air.
Is carbon dioxide more dense then air?
Carbon dioxide is approximately 50 percent heavier than air
Why is carbon monoxide more likely to be formed in engines than if the fuel were burnt in the open air?
Carbon monoxide forms when the oxygen supply is limited, which is more likely to happen inside the cylinder of an engine than in the open air.
Are hydrocarbons heavier than air?
Some are heavier, but some are lighter. For example, methane rises but propane sinks.
Is carbon monoxide part of air?
no its not
Is air lighter or heavier than carbon?
At standard temperature and pressure (STP), carbon is a solid, so it would be denser than air at STP.
