O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/11/M/J/20

Explanation
Comparing chemical properties of CO2 and CH4 Steps:
- Check carbon content: CO2 (CO₂) and CH4 (CH₄) both include carbon atoms, so true (✓).
- Check greenhouse gas status: Both trap infrared radiation, contributing to global warming, so true (✓).
- Check pH effect: CO2 dissolves to form H₂CO₃ (carbonic acid), lowering pH; CH4 is nonpolar and does not form acids, so false (X).
- Correct row requires ✓ for carbon, ✓ for greenhouse, X for pH; provided choices incomplete/ambiguous.
Why B is correct: Not enough information—B marks carbon as X (false) despite both containing C, contradicting basic formulas CO₂ and CH₄.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Marks greenhouse as X (false) despite both being greenhouse gases per atmospheric science definitions.
- C: No information provided.
- D: Identical to B, incorrectly marks carbon as X.
Final answer: Not enough information.
Topic: Air quality and climate
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