Argon, which comprises almost 1 percent of the atmosphere, is approximately 27 times more abundant than CO2, but does not contri

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bute to global warming. Which explanation accounts for this fact

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Kay [80] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-31T06:05:07+03:00

<h2>Transparent to the wavelengths of light </h2>

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.