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What is a key characteristic of greenhouse gases?
What is a key characteristic of greenhouse gases?
What type of molecules are more likely to take on energy from radiation?
What type of molecules are more likely to take on energy from radiation?
What distinguishes a gas as a greenhouse gas?
What distinguishes a gas as a greenhouse gas?
Why is argon not considered a greenhouse gas?
Why is argon not considered a greenhouse gas?
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What type of radiation gives energy to H2O and CO2 molecules which they re-radiate in random directions?
What type of radiation gives energy to H2O and CO2 molecules which they re-radiate in random directions?
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What is a key characteristic of a gas to be considered a greenhouse gas?
What is a key characteristic of a gas to be considered a greenhouse gas?
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Why is argon not considered a greenhouse gas?
Why is argon not considered a greenhouse gas?
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What type of radiation gives energy to H2O and CO2 molecules which they re-radiate in random directions?
What type of radiation gives energy to H2O and CO2 molecules which they re-radiate in random directions?
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What makes H2O and CO2 molecules more likely to take on energy from radiation?
What makes H2O and CO2 molecules more likely to take on energy from radiation?
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What is the main process by which greenhouse gases keep the Earth warmer?
What is the main process by which greenhouse gases keep the Earth warmer?
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Study Notes
Greenhouse Gases Characteristics
- A key characteristic of greenhouse gases is their ability to absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, trapping heat in the atmosphere.
- Polarity is essential for a molecule to be a greenhouse gas, as it allows them to take on energy from radiation.
- Molecules with a dipole moment, such as H2O and CO2, are more likely to take on energy from radiation due to their polar nature.
- Argon is not considered a greenhouse gas because it is a non-polar molecule, meaning it lacks a dipole moment and cannot absorb and re-emit infrared radiation.
- Infrared radiation gives energy to H2O and CO2 molecules, which they re-radiate in random directions, trapping heat in the atmosphere.
- A key characteristic of a gas to be considered a greenhouse gas is its ability to absorb and re-emit infrared radiation, which is dependent on the molecule's polarity.
Greenhouse Effect Process
- The main process by which greenhouse gases keep the Earth warmer is the trapping of heat in the atmosphere through the absorption and re-emission of infrared radiation.
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Test your knowledge of climate science with this quiz covering basic concepts such as weather versus climate, the greenhouse effect, global warming, and climate change. Explore the processes involved in natural and enhanced greenhouse effects, as well as manifestations, impacts, and vulnerabilities. Assess your understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation approaches.
