What Makes Carbon Monoxide so Deadly? (IMAGE)

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What Makes Carbon Monoxide so Deadly?

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It's colorless, odorless and can be deadly. Carbon monoxide is no joke, especially in the winter when people will do just about anything to warm up. Raychelle Burks, Ph.D., explains why carbon monoxide is so dangerous, and how you can stay safe, in the latest episode of the Reactions series Get To Know A Molecule. Check it out here: http://youtu.be/lMnaLKlVXxo.

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