Chapter 10, Problem 10.127SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The magnitude by that ${\text{CO}}_{\text{2}}$ contributes to the greenhouse effect is more relative to ${\text{CH}}_4$ is be determined.

Concept introduction:

Climate change is a serious concern that includes several phenomena such as the greenhouse effect and global meltdown of glaciers. Several molecules absorb the IR radiation and thus contribute to such heat trap and resultant greenhouse phenomenon. The most prominent of these gases include ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ vapor, ${\text{CO}}_2$, ${\text{CH}}_4$, ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$, $\text{CFC-12}$, ${\text{SF}}_{\text{6}}$ and other halogenated gases.