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> Methane degrades to C02 in 1-1 proportion Source? I understood that the long-term radiative forcing of methane was lower than CO2, which is incompatible with
by chalst 3y ago
> Methane degrades to C02 in 1-1 proportion
Source? I understood that the long-term radiative forcing of methane was lower than CO2, which is incompatible with this claim.
- mattashii 3y agoPresumably, each molecule of atmospheric methane (CH4) primarily degrades through oxidation to 1 CO2 and 2x H2O - this is basic chemestry. Although atmospheric losses to space and capture into oceans and subsequent precipitation into hydrates cannot be excluded as potential atmospheric methane sinks, I expect those to be only marginal at the grand scheme of things.
- codethief 3y ago> Although atmospheric losses to space […], I expect those to be only marginal at the grand scheme of things. Indeed: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_escape#Earth https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_escape#Earth
- adammarples 3y agoThe source there would be that they both contain only one carbon atom...
- dotancohen 3y agoThe four hydrogen atoms then... oxidize to form water?