Multiple Choice
How does a molecular compound typically compare to the elements that make up the compound in terms of chemical properties?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Chemical Properties
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Carbon in the atmosphere is most often found as which of the following compounds?
A
CO
B
C2H6
C
CH4
D
CO2
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Identify the common forms of carbon compounds found in the atmosphere. These include carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and ethane (C2H6).
Recall that carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most abundant carbon-containing gas in Earth's atmosphere, primarily produced by respiration, combustion, and volcanic activity.
Understand that carbon monoxide (CO) is present but in much smaller amounts and is a product of incomplete combustion.
Recognize that methane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas present in the atmosphere but at lower concentrations compared to CO2.
Note that ethane (C2H6) is a minor component of the atmosphere and not a major form of atmospheric carbon.
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