Excited by the geocache experience we wanted to have a go at setting some locations ourselves. This is our first attempt and first of 9 in this short series, Compounds. Some hides are fun, some are more traditional, one at least just serves the purpose of being a spot to hang a magnet!
O=C=O
Carbon dioxide is a colorless gas with a density about 53% higher than that of dry air. Carbon dioxide molecules consist of a carbon atom covalently double bonded to two oxygen atoms. It occurs naturally in Earth's atmosphere as a trace gas.
Formula: CO2
Molar mass: 44.01 g/mol
Boiling point: -78.46 °C
Triple point temperature: -56.6 °C
Soluble in: Water