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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

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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

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The answer is A. Nitrogen. Nitrogen makes up the largest proportion of air, approximately 78%.

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