Title: greenhouse in & out

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas perfluorcyclobutane, C_4F_8 ?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas C_2H_4 ?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas ethane, C_2H_6 ?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas CF_4?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas CO?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas D_2O, "heavy water" ?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas HBr?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas HCl?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas ammonia, NH_3 ?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas nitric oxide, NO?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the refrigerant gas CHClF_2 ?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region

Q: The spectral region 8-14 micron, 700-1250 cm^-1 is a critical window for radiation from earth escaping to space.
Which of the following statements best describes the gas SF_6 ?

(Hint: IR spectra may be found on the NIST chemistry webbook.)
- Not a greenhouse gas, as it does not absorb IR radiation at all
- Absorbs IR radiation, but not much in the greenhouse window region
- Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region
- Can’t be a greenhouse gas because there’s no such thing (Yeah, and smoking doesn't cause cancer either.)
A: Has a strong IR absorption band in the greenhouse window region