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Which one of the following gases is placed second in respect of abundance in the Earth’s atmosphere? A. Oxygen B. Hydrogen C. Nitrogen D. Carbon dioxide |
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Answer» Correct option (a) Oxygen Explanation: The atmosphere is composed of ~78% nitrogen and ~21% oxygen, with small amounts of other gases. Gases like carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane, and ozone are trace gases that account for about a tenth of one percent of the atmosphere. |
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