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''Carbon dioxide is an atmospheric gas composed of one carbon and two oxygen atoms. One of the best known of chemical compounds, it is frequently called by its formula: CO<sub>2</sub> (pronunciation: "see oh two")''
''Carbon dioxide is an atmospheric gas composed of one carbon and two oxygen atoms. One of the best known of chemical compounds, it is frequently called by its formula: CO<sub>2</sub>''


Carbon dioxide is given off in very large quantities during [[Fermentation|fermentation]] (approx. 136 litres per kilogram of [[Sugar|sugar]]). It is usually vented through an [[Airlock|airlock]].
Carbon dioxide is given off in very large quantities during [[fermentation]] (approx. 136 litres per kilogram of [[sugar]]). It is usually vented through an [[airlock]].


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Latest revision as of 22:45, 7 October 2017

Carbon Dioxide

From Wikipedia:

Carbon dioxide is an atmospheric gas composed of one carbon and two oxygen atoms. One of the best known of chemical compounds, it is frequently called by its formula: CO2

Carbon dioxide is given off in very large quantities during fermentation (approx. 136 litres per kilogram of sugar). It is usually vented through an airlock.