Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide (chemical formula CO2) is a naturally occurring chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms covalently bonded to a single carbon atom. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure and exists in Earth's atmosphere in this state, as a trace gas at a concentration of 0.039% by volume. As part of the carbon cycle known as photosynthesis, plants, algae, and cyanobacteria absorb carbon dioxide, light, and water to produce carbohyd... More

Chemical Compound

Structure (SMILES):

  • O=C=O

Average Molar Mass:

  • 44.01 g/mol

Melting point:

  • -78 °C (-110 °F )

Boiling point:

  • -57 °C (-71 °F )

Density:

  • 0.001977 g/cm³ (1.977 kg/m³ )

Solubility:

Solvent Solubility
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