Air is a mixture of gaseous elements and compounds. Which of the following elements makes up the largest proportion of air? A. nitrogen B. water vapor C. carbon dioxide D. oxygen
Question
Air is a mixture of gaseous elements and compounds. Which of the following elements makes up the largest proportion of air? A. nitrogen B. water vapor C. carbon dioxide D. oxygen
Solution
The answer is A. Nitrogen. Nitrogen makes up the largest proportion of air, approximately 78%.
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