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CO2 dissolves in blood to form carbonic acid; therefore its effects are mainly through changing the pH of the blood.
Chemoreceptors in the brain detect this lowered pH and cause a very strong, irresistible desire to breathe - which exchanges the CO2 for oxygen.
If this mechanism fails, the lowered pH causes muscle twitches and jerks, as well as seizures, coma and death.
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What would happen to plants if there was no CO2?
if theres no co2 all the plants will die because they need CO2 (and sunlight) to do photosynthesis
What would happen if you used CO2 in a compressed air gun?
It would shoot maybe 5 shots, until the liquid co2 jammed up the valve or other mechanisms, and you would have to wait for it to reheat. It can permanently damage certain high end guns.
What will happen when limestone is heated at a high temperature?
It will decompose according to: CaCO3(s) --> CaO(s) + CO2
If a patient has COPD would their blood pH be acidic or basic?
acidic due to build up of co2
Which would happen if more forests where cut down?
the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere would increase :)
What would happen if the stomata were smaller?
If the stomata were smaller then CO2 would diffuse into the cell less rapidly.
Explain what would happen to CO2 and nox if the co levels were high?
High CO levels can increase the formation of nitrogen oxides (NOx) through reactions with nitrogen in the atmosphere. This leads to increased NOx levels in the air. However, if CO concentrations are high enough, the combustion process in engines can be inefficient, leading to incomplete combustion and higher CO emissions.
What would happen if carbon dioxide (co2) was removed from a plants environment?
The plant would die. Plants need co2 to make oxygen which humans and animals need to exist.
What would happen if more forests are cut down?
the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere would increase. apex
What will happen if there where no trees in the world?
There would be more CO2 then Oxygen. Humans would either adapt to it or slowly start dying.
Is the most polluting energy source?
A high sulfur lignite coal would create the most SO2 and CO2 of any solid fuel A high sulfur bunker oil would create the most SO2 and CO2 of any liquid fuel Sour gas with high average molecular weight would create the most SO2 and CO2 of any gaseous fuel
What might happen if you give such a person high levels of supplemental O2?
Well, a couple of things could happen. One, you could kill your brain with too much oxygen. Or, nothing would happen since the sacs in your lungs are filled with tar from cigarettes
