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The bonds between two atoms of nitrogen (78% of the atmosphere) in the N2 molecule make it inert for many purposes. However under high heat (lightning for example) it reacts with oxygen to form nitrogen compounds.
Argon at 1% of the atmosphere is a noble gas and is inert under all atmospheric conditions.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoArgon is the most common. This is primarily due to the radioactive decay of potassium-40, which has a long half life (1 billion years or so) but potassium is so abundant that a considerable amount of argon gets produced over time. Argon makes up nearly 1% of our atmospheric mixture.
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∙ 10y agoAlthough nitrogen, at 78% is the most abundant gas, and is generally inert, the gas classified as an "inert gas" (a noble gas) is argon, at less than 1% of the Earth's atmosphere.
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∙ 12y agothe most common inert gas in the atmosphere iS....ARGON...
AND MOST common element in the earth's atmosphere is... NITROGEN...
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∙ 10y agoOf the truly inert (or Noble) gases, argon is the most abundant, making up close to 1% of air at the surface.
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∙ 8y agoThis gas is argon.
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The most common gas in our atmosphere is?
The atmosphere is primarily composed of Nitrogen (N2), which accounts for 78%. Oxygen follows, accounting for 20% of its volume, with argon less than 1%. The remainder is composed of particulates and trace gases, including water vapor.
The most abundant inert gas is what?
Argon, in the earths atmoshere Helium in the universe Argon in the earths atmoshere Helium in the universe
Why N2 is inert gas?
Nitrogen is an unreactive gas, easy to obtain and at reasonable cost. It is not used as an inert gas, but in lieu of an inert gas, of which there are only 6, it is sufficient and cost effective.
What is the abundant gas of the earths atmosphere?
the most abundant gas of the atmosphere is nitrogen with high percentage 78.09
Gas particles in the Earth's atmosphere most easily escape from?
Most of the atmosphere's gas never escapes the planet. Most of the gas in our atmosphere is from natural sources. They do not escape and have never escaped.
Inert abundant gas in the atmosphere?
The most abundant is nitrogen -78,084 %.
The most common gas in our atmosphere is?
The atmosphere is primarily composed of Nitrogen (N2), which accounts for 78%. Oxygen follows, accounting for 20% of its volume, with argon less than 1%. The remainder is composed of particulates and trace gases, including water vapor.
What is the Inert gas found in atmosphere?
Nitrogen
The most abundant inert gas is what?
Argon, in the earths atmoshere Helium in the universe Argon in the earths atmoshere Helium in the universe
What can argon be found in?
Argon is the third most common gas in the Atmosphere, making up 0.934% of the atmosphere. On earth, Argon is only found in the atmosphere, because it is so inert it doesn't form compounds to inhabit the earth itself.
The 2 most abundant gases in the atmosphere are what?
Nitrogen gas(N2) which contains 78% of atmosphere and Oxygen gas(O2) which contains 21% of atmosphere and the remaining portion is Carbon(iv)oxide and inert gas.
What are inert gas in the atmosphere that starts with a?
Argon is one of them
What property does argon have with air?
Argon is the third most common gas in our atmosphere (behind nitrogen and oxygen), but, being a noble gas, it is inert and nonreactive. It is commonly used as an insulator in double-pained windows.
What is helium most found in?
Helium is a mono atomic chemically inert gas and is found only in the atmosphere.
What is unreactive gas called?
The most common name for it is a "Noble gas" EDIT: Also Called An "Inert Gas"
Which gas is not help in burning?
Nitrogen, the commonest gas in our atmosphere.
What elemental is neon?
The most common container in practice is a gas-discharge lighting unit that has a red light color. The most common natural source is the natural atmosphere, which contains neon in small amounts.
