Argon,which Comprises Almost 1% of the Atmosphere,is Approximately 27 Times

question 67

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Single atoms do not vibrate.
• B)Argon's vibrational energy is not excited by infrared radiation.
• C)Argon atoms are concentrated too high in the troposphere to interact with the earth's radiant energy.
• D)Argon is not an anthropogenic pollutant.

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