Quick Co2 Question

[Captain Retardo]

I read that Co2 Is heavier than air, if that is the case then how does the carbon dioxide get into the tube in a DIY system?

 

[bjanbkboi]

I've read that the difference is so slight that any movement of air causes the CO2 to mix with it. I would think that since CO2 is still a gas it would rise, maybe not as fast as other gases, but still rise nonetheless.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

pressure and diffusion. as the co2 builds up the pressure increases, and since it wants to reach equilibrium itll be forced out of the bottle. diffusion works the same way. the co2 concentration in the bottle is higher and it wants to reach equilibrium so it moves into the water.

 

[Captain Retardo]

Thanks Dorkhedos! Now I just have to make the desicion on whether or not to make a DIY co2 setup...