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Acerca de la composición de la atmósfera, marque la opción correcta.About the gas composition of the atmosphere, mark the correct option:

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Correct answer: d) All the above options are false.

Why it is correct

In dry air 78% by volume is nitrogen, 21% is oxygen and about 0.93% is argon, so all the combinations in a, b and c are false.

Why the others are not

  • a) Nitrogen is 78% and hydrogen is only a trace gas.
  • b) 21% is oxygen, not argon.
  • c) Swaps the percentages of nitrogen and oxygen.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. True dry air: 78% N2, 21% O2, ~1% Ar.

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