The average concentration of methane (CH4\text{CH}_4CH4) in the Earth's atmosphere is commonly measured in parts per billion (ppb).
The table below shows the average concentration of methane in the atmosphere in July 2002 and in July 2022.
| Date | Average concentration of methane in ppb |
|---|---|
| July 2002 | 1774.83 |
| July 2022 | 1915.48 |
Calculate the increase in the average concentration of methane in the atmosphere, in ppb, from July 2002 to July 2022.
Give your answer to the nearest whole number.
97 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 9.2 Earth and atmospheric science, covering 9.2.1 The Earth's early atmosphere, 9.2.2 How the atmosphere evolved, 9.2.3 Chemical test for oxygen, and 9.2.4 The greenhouse effect and climate change. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.