Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases

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An Earth-sized exoplanet, TOI-700 d, is found to have an atmosphere containing methane, CH4\text{CH}_4CH4​, and trace amounts of propene, C3H6\text{C}_3\text{H}_6C3​H6​.

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Explain how methane acts as a greenhouse gas to keep the surface of TOI-700 d warmer than it would be without an atmosphere. You must refer to radiation wavelength in your answer.

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Explain how an astrochemical probe landing on the surface could chemically demonstrate that the trace propene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon. Describe the test and the positive result.

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