| Summary: | Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly toxic gas which consists of
one carbon atom that is covalently bonded to one oxygen atom. CO is
formed when there is a lack of oxygen in the combustion process. As
the passenger’s inhale CO, the ability of the blood to carry oxygen
inside the cell reduces, causing the cell to die due to lack of oxygen.
The passengers can face death if they continue to breathe with the
same recycled air in the car. The gas is not easy to detect as it is
colourless and odourless. This gas can strike anyone, adults and
children regardless of the age limit. The symptoms of simple acute
poisoning include headache and flu. If we inhaled air that contains a
lot of CO, it can cause shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting and
more worries can lead to death.
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