A visualization to observe, understand, explore, and analyze the molecular structure of carbon compounds (CO2, CH4), the effect of electromagnetic radiation on these molecules, and the role of greenhouse gases in climate change.
Students will visualize the molecular structure of atmospheric gases, and the effect of infrared photons on these molecules. They will change the composition of the atmosphere to understand the greenhouse effect and its impact on the Earth’s temperature.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
How do atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) molecules interact with electromagnetic radiation?
What is the greenhouse effect of the Earth’s atmosphere?
About the Tool
Tool Name
The Greenhouse Effect
Discipline
Chemistry
Topic(s) in Discipline
Interaction of Molecules with Electromagnetic Radiation, Molecular Structure of Carbon Compounds (CO2, CH4), Greenhouse Effect
Climate Topic
Climate and the Atmosphere, The Greenhouse Effect
Type of Tool
Interactive Visualization
Grade Level
High School, Undergraduate
Location
Global
Language
English
Translation
Many
Developed by
PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder
Hosted at
PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder
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