• Question: because all elements are formed from hydrogen could you use carbon dioxide to make stable elements which wouldn't cause global warming?

    Asked by anon-177554 to Urslaan, Nicola, Helen, Becky, Andrew on 12 Jun 2018.
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      Andrew Singer answered on 12 Jun 2018:


      Elements are found on the periodic table, which both hydrogen and carbon are a part. That being said, carbon dioxide can be easily absorbed by plants to make trees, which is a great solution to global warming!

    • Photo: Urslaan Chohan

      Urslaan Chohan answered on 12 Jun 2018:


      Not all chemicals are formed from hydrogen. Hydrogen is one element in the periodic table. And in fact, carbon dioxide is a molecule that causes global warming! I think what you’re meaning to ask is, is there any way to get rid of carbon dioxide or change it so it doesn’t cause global warming? Good question – I don’t think we can change it but there are definitely ways to get rid of it! Plants do get rid of carbon dioxide, and we can also use technologies that absorb carbon dioxide.

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