9-Chemistry Of The Atmosphere

Question 1

What was the first phase of the evolution of the atmosphere

Answer 1

Volcanoes on the earths surface released lots of carbon dioxide and smaller amounts of nitrogen and water vapour and a little bit of methane and ammonia

Question 2

What was the second phase of the evolution of the atmosphere

Answer 2

The absorption of carbon dioxide

Question 3

How was carbon dioxide absorbed

Answer 3

Lots of it dissolved into the oceans

Green plants and algae evolved and absorbed some for photosynthesis