Question

Argon, which comprises almost 1 percent of the atmosphere, is approximately 27 times more abundant than CO2, but does not contribute to global warming. Which explanation accounts for this fact

Answer 1

Transparent to the wavelengths of light

Explanation:

• Argon, an element comprises of almost 1 percent in the Earth’s atmosphere, is approximately 27 times more abundant than CO2, is not a greenhouse gas.
• The reason that it is not a greenhouse gas or not contribute in global warming is that it is largely transparent to the wavelengths of light that is responsible for trapping heat that is similar to that of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases
• Argon is not able to form large and complex molecules that are enough to block infrared light, which is generally done by greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane also.