TIL Carbon oxygen bond is so strong that even in temperatures up to 6500-7500 °C the main product of CO2 decomposition is CO

Plasma assisted CO2 splitting to carbon and oxygen: A concept review analysis
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Well, of course. It stands to reason that the other main product would be O, too! 🥁

Makes you really appreciate how valuable plants and photosynthesis are, to our ecosystem.