Chapter 10, Problem 10.124SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{O}}_{\text{2}}$ to be not considered as greenhouse gases should be explained.

Concept introduction:

The gases that cannot absorb IR radiation are termed as IR inactive and categorized into greenhouse gases. For instance, the electron dot structure of ozone is given as follows:

As is evident from the dot structure, the bent ${\text{O}}_{\text{3}}$ molecule has permanent dipole moment as it is not symmetric from both sides.