Carbon and its compounds

Carbon and its compounds

Physical Properties Of Carbon Dioxide.

Colour: Colorless

Odour: Odourless

Taste: Slightly sour taste

Nature: Non- poisonous in nature

Density: About 1.5 times heavier than air.

Solubility: Fairly soluble in water.

Liquefication: Easily liquefied at about 70 atmosphere pressure.

Chemical properties of Carbon Dioxide

• Combustibility: Non-combustible and does not burn.

• Nature: Slightly acidic in nature.

Carbon dioxide -uses and tests

• 1) Soda

• 2) Dry ice

• 3) Baked food items

• 4) Extinguishing fires

• 5) Photosynthesis