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Carbon Dioxide

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A chemical compound made from one carbon and two oxygen molecules. Carbon dioxide is a colourless gas that is present in the Earth’s atmosphere and acts as a natural greenhouse gas. It is produced in a number of different ways including the combustion of carbon compounds and respiration of animals.

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