Hemoglobin has a much greater affinity for carbon monoxide than oxygen. In a hyperbaric chamber (containing high levels of oxygen) can treat carbon monoxide poisoning, by displacing carbon monoxide from Hemoglobin competitively.
Hemoglobin has a much greater affinity for carbon monoxide than oxygen. This is because, a coordinate bond is formed with Carbon monoxide and Haem structure of the hemoglobin.
Carbon monoxide with Hemoglobin is called as Carboxy haemoglobin.
Presence of oxygen displaces the Carbon monoxide with Hemoglobin that is formed due to poisoning.
Hyperbaric chamber is a chamber which contains pure oxygen in a chamber. The atmospheric pressure is kept about three to four times than the normal, such that the replacement of Carbon monoxide from Haem can occur as fast as possible since this reduces the half life of the Carboxy haemoglobin.
It is advisable not to treat Carbon monoxide poisoning yourself.
Hyperbaric oxygen is used to treat the following conditions as well:
- Infections
- Wounds
- Air bubble is blood
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Every chemical equation adheres to the law of conservation of mass, which states that matter cannot be created or destroyed. ... When an equal number of atoms of an element is present on both sides of a chemical equation, the equation is balanced.
PH + pOH = 14
pOH=14-8=4
(OH-)=10^-4
Zinc is a metal. At STP, it exists as solid and is stable as it is. It is an important mineral and is used in many applications like in food, metal and drugs. Zinc can be found in the Earth's crust and also it is present in small amounts in some food.
Uses of nonmetals in our daily life: Oxygen which is 21% by volume helps in the respiration process.
Nonmetals used in fertilizers: Fertilizers contain nitrogen.
Nonmetals used in crackers: Sulphur and phosphorus are used in fireworks.
