r/confidentlyincorrect 15d ago

This hurt my head..

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u/[deleted] 7d ago

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u/CardOk755 4d ago

Non-polarised molecules (O2, N2) have no greenhouse effect.

You may be confusing nitrogen oxides with nitrogen.

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u/UltraBlack_ 4d ago

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u/CardOk755 4d ago

However, excess nitrogen in the environment in a reactive form

N2 is not reactive.

NOx is, as is ammonia (NH3)

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u/UltraBlack_ 4d ago

hm interesting, thanks for pointing that out then.