Chemistry A-Level
carbon monoxide and soot
What carbon monoxide and soot means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of carbon monoxide and soot
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Products of incomplete combustion that are hazardous, since carbon monoxide is a toxic ligand for haemoglobin and soot aggravates respiratory disease.
Topics that use carbon monoxide and soot
- Combustion of alkanes (AQA A-Level)
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- acidic and basic oxides
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- damage to buildings and lakes
- errors in enthalpy of combustion
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