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  1. Carbon dioxide - Wikipedia

    Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CO2. It is made up of molecules that each have one carbon atom covalently double bonded to two oxygen atoms. It …

  2. Carbon dioxide | Definition, Formula, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 26, 2025 · Carbon dioxide, a colorless gas having a faint sharp odor and a sour taste. It is a greenhouse gas, but it is a minor component of Earth’s atmosphere, formed in combustion of …

  3. What is Carbon dioxide (CO₂)? - myclimate

    Feb 25, 2025 · Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a colourless and odourless gas that is a natural component of the air and part of the global carbon cycle. It plays an important role in …

  4. What Is CO2 Gas? - Sciencing

    Nov 26, 2018 · CO2 or carbon dioxide is a colorless gas consisting of carbon and oxygen. It occurs naturally in the atmosphere. Plants use it and animals produce it in respiration. It is also …

  5. Understanding the basics of carbon dioxide - NOAA Research

    Jun 28, 2024 · Carbon dioxide is a gas produced when an organic carbon compound (such as wood) or fossilized organic matter (such as coal, oil, or natural gas) is burned in the presence …

  6. Carbon Dioxide - Center for Science Education

    A molecule of carbon dioxide (CO 2) is made up of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. Carbon dioxide is an important greenhouse gas that helps to trap heat in our atmosphere.

  7. Carbon Dioxide - Earth Indicator - NASA Science

    Sep 25, 2025 · Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an important greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gases trap the heat from sunlight, warming the planet. Without any greenhouse gases, Earth would be too …

  8. Carbon Dioxide Emissions | US EPA

    Feb 13, 2025 · Carbon dioxide (CO 2) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities. In 2022, CO 2 accounted for 80% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from human …

  9. Carbon Dioxide 101 | netl.doe.gov

    Carbon dioxide (commonly abbreviated as CO 2) is a clear gas composed of one atom of carbon (C) and two atoms of oxygen (O). Carbon dioxide is one of many molecules where carbon is …

  10. What is Carbon Dioxide? Definition, Sources & Role | Carbon Copy

    Aug 19, 2025 · Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a colourless, odourless gas made up of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. It exists naturally in Earth’s atmosphere and plays an essential role in …