Question
Download Solution PDFThe most abundant gas found in atmosphere is _________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Nitrogen.
Key Points
- Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere by volume.
- It is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, followed by oxygen which makes up about 21%.
- Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, and mostly inert diatomic gas (N2).
- The high concentration of nitrogen in the atmosphere is essential for life, as it is a crucial component of amino acids and proteins.
Additional Information
- Oxygen
- Oxygen makes up about 21% of the Earth's atmosphere.
- It is essential for aerobic respiration in most living organisms.
- Oxygen is a highly reactive element and readily forms oxides with most elements.
- Argon
- Argon is the third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 0.93%.
- It is a colorless, odorless, inert gas used in a variety of industrial applications.
- Carbon Dioxide
- Carbon dioxide makes up about 0.04% of the Earth's atmosphere.
- It is a greenhouse gas and plays a significant role in regulating Earth's temperature.
- Carbon dioxide is essential for photosynthesis in plants.
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