What is one environmental benefit of using R-410A?

R-410A is often considered to have environmental benefits compared to some older refrigerants, particularly R-22, due to its lower ozone depletion potential. However, the key environmental advantage that stands out is its lower global warming potential (GWP) when looking at the overall impact on climate change.

The refrigerants are assessed for their impact on the environment through their GWP, which measures how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere compared to carbon dioxide over a specific time frame, typically 100 years. R-410A has a GWP that, while still significant, is notably lower than that of R-22. This means that when R-410A is released into the atmosphere, it has a reduced impact on global warming compared to R-22.

The other options also touch upon important aspects of refrigerants but do not pinpoint the specific environmental benefit in the same way. For instance, while R-410A is generally considered safe for human health (non-toxic), this aspect does not directly address its environmental impact. Being ozone-friendly is a claim made about R-410A, but this doesn't fully capture its comparative climate change implications with respect to global warming potential. Finally, the statement regarding greenhouse gas contribution is misleading, as