Poisonous carbon monoxide can be produced by furnaces in basements if the combustion and exhaust are not complete. Calculate the density of carbon monoxide in g/L at 292 K and 1.00 atm of pressure to determine whether it is more or less dense than air. If it is more dense, it will remain in the basement; if it is less dense it will rise to the upper levels of the house. The density of dry air is 1.20 g/L.

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The density of a gas can be calculated using the ideal gas law. For carbon monoxide (CO), with a molar mass of 28.01 g/mol, the density at 292 K and 1 atm is approximately 1.17 g/L, which is less than the density of dry air (1.20 g/L).

Poisonous Carbon Monoxide Can Be Produced by Furnaces in Basements