hiilioksidien

Hiilioksidien is a Finnish term that translates to "carbon oxides" in English. This refers to chemical compounds composed of carbon and oxygen atoms. The most common and well-known carbon oxides are carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and toxic gas. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials. This can occur in situations like fires, faulty furnaces, and internal combustion engines. Due to its ability to bind strongly to hemoglobin in the blood, it can cause oxygen deprivation in living organisms.

Carbon dioxide is a colorless gas with a faint but distinct odor, and it is a natural component of the Earth's atmosphere. It is essential for life as it is used by plants during photosynthesis to produce energy. However, an increase in atmospheric CO2 levels, primarily due to human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, is a major contributor to global warming and climate change. CO2 is also produced during the complete combustion of carbon-containing substances.