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Date May 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 18M.3.sl.TZ1.c
Level sl Paper 3 Time zone TZ1
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18M.3.sl.TZ1.c

Greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation.

The concentrations of oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere are much greater than those of greenhouse gases. Outline why these gases do not absorb infrared radiation.

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no change in polarity/dipole «moment when molecule vibrates»

 

Do not accept “non-polar” or “no dipole moment” – idea of change must be there.

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