Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Write down the composition of air.
Short/Brief Note
Advertisements
Solution
Air is composed of the following gases:
| Component | Percentage of volume |
| 1. Nitrogen (N2) | 78.09 |
| 2. Oxygen (O2) | 20.93 |
| 3. Argon (A) | 0.93 |
| 4. Carbon dioxide (CO2) | 0.03 |
| 5. Miscellaneous (moisture, dust, etc.) | 0.02 |
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Give one use for the following inert gase :
helium
Give one use for the following inert gase :
neon
Give one use for the following inert gase :
radon
How does oxygen and carbon dioxide remain nearly constant in the atmosphere?
Briefly explain main layers of the atmosphere.
What are the effects of air pollution on human beings?
Why is air called a mixture? Give five facts in support of your answer.
Give the environment effect of three polluting gases with a reason why nitrogen is not considered a polluting gas.
Who am I?
I am a mixture of gases.
Analogy
78% of air: Does not support combustion:: _____: Supports combustion
