Carbon monoxide is a silent killer.
It binds 250times better to red blood cell than oxygen does.
Reducing the amount oxygen being carried around in the body.
Learning points for Unit 1:The Air We Breathe
Molecules in the air include primarily nitrogen and oxygen as well as water, carbon dioxide, ozone, and many other compounds in trace amounts, some created naturally, others the result of human activity.
In addition to gases, the atmosphere contains extras such as smoke, dust, acid droplets, and pollen.
The composition of the atmosphere changes constantly and depends on the season, weather, time of day, latitude, longitude, elevation, and geography.
Something something Chemistry….
Pollution ravages our only home (EARTH) yet most of us know little about it. These are the first steps towards some more understanding.
Reducing Vehicle Pollution
One way to reduce vehicle pollution in Singapore is to encourage Singaporeans to adopt a switch towards public transportation as their main mode of transport. As such, an expansion of the railway system to the heartlands is necessary to enhance its connectivity and attract more passengers.
What I learned today (25/1/2017 – 3rd Week)
- I learned about carbon monoxide, and how it’s known as the silent killer, due to its toxicity and lack of odor, meaning that we cannot detect it until it’s already too late.
Week 3 CM8001
Not only did we had a test today, we’ve also learned that our professor is not perfect and that dihydrogen monoxide is water.
Did you know?
In some cases, passengers inhale more polluted air than pedestrians. For example, in a new car, there are many substances like the smell of glue, etc.