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Understanding Carbon Dioxide: Properties, Sources, and Effects

Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Dioxide Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless, and non-flammable gas composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. It is a naturally occurring gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, where it plays an essential role in regulating the Earth’s temperature by trapping solar radiation and preventing it from escaping into space. Carbon dioxide is also…