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¿Cuáles son los principales gases que componen la atmósfera y su proporción aproximada?What are the main gases in the atmosphere and their approximate proportions?

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Correct answer: a) Nitrogen (78.09 %), Oxygen (20.94 %), Argon (0.94 %), Carbon dioxide (0.03 %).

Why it is correct

Air is nearly four fifths nitrogen and one fifth oxygen.

Why the others are not

  • b) It swaps nitrogen and oxygen.
  • c) CO2 is a trace.
  • d) CO2 is a trace.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. 78 nitrogen, 21 oxygen.

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