Question

Why CO2 is so important for life on earth?​

Answer 1

Carbon is in carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas that works to trap heat close to Earth. It helps Earth hold the energy it receives from the Sun so it doesn't all escape back into space. If it weren't for carbon dioxide, Earth's ocean would be frozen solid.

Answer 2

Answer:

Carbon is the element of life because it can form an incredible number of molecules, and even more specifically, it can form stable covalent bonds with itself. Some molecules composed mostly of carbon and hydrogen would not dissolve in water, but if you add other elements like oxygen or nitrogen, then you can make a molecule more hydrophilic