What Are the Main Components of Air? - Chemistry

What are the main components of air?

Short/Brief Note

Main components of air are:

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Chapter 6: Air and Atmosphere - Exercise 1

Chapter 6 Air and Atmosphere
Exercise 1 | Q 6.1

What is air pollution ? What are the harmful effects of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and hydrogen sulphide present in the air ?

Complete and balance the following chemical equation.

\[\ce{HgO ->[heat]}\] ______ + _______

Tick (√) the most appropriate answer.

A gas which dilutes the activity of oxygen in air is:

Classify Calcium oxide. Also give a balanced equation to prepare it.

Write fully balanced equation for the following :

Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ →

Name the following:

The active component of air which supports combustion and is used up in burning

List uses of oxygen.

Write a note on nitrogen.

Air contains a small amount of CO₂, Water vapour, and some other gases like ______, etc.

Assertion: Carbon dioxide occurs as carbonates in nature.
Reason: Carbon dioxide can exist as a liquid at atmospheric pressure.