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Yes, molecular oxygen makes up about 20% of the atmosphere at sea level.

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What gas was not part of early earths atmosphere?

oxygen


Is it true that earth's atmosphere is composed of liquid oxygen?

The atmosphere of the Earth is a gas, not a liquid, and although it does contain oxygen, that is just one part of the atmosphere, which is mostly nitrogen.


Why is the atmosphere classed as an oxygen atmosphere?

Earth's atmosphere is mainly nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. Oxygen is the most reactive of these. Oxygen allows all of the life as we know it on earth. Even though oxygen is less than 1/4 of the atmosphere it is the most important part.


What common gas was not part of Earth's original atmosphere?

Oxygen, now about 20% of the atmosphere, was not part of the original atmosphere of hthe Earth. It was produced by plants, after life developed.


Which gas became part of earth's atmosphere mainly as a result of the evolution of life-forms?

Oxygen became a significant part of Earth's atmosphere due to the evolution of photosynthetic life forms, such as cyanobacteria and plants. These organisms produce oxygen as a byproduct of their metabolic processes, leading to the rise of oxygen levels in the atmosphere over time.


Which part of human body accepts oxygen directly from the atmosphere?

Eye


Where is oxygen obtained for mammals?

Obtained by Earths atmosphere which is 20% Oxygen and processed by the aveoli (part of the lung).


Why is oxygen such an important part of the earth's atmosphere?

Oxygen is necessary for most organisms to carry out their life functions.


How did oxygen gas become part of the atmosphere?

Oxygen gas became part of the atmosphere througha process called the Great Oxidation Event, which occurred around 2.4 billion years ago due to the activities of early photosynthetic organisms, such as cyanobacteria. These organisms released oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis, gradually increasing oxygen levels in the atmosphere.


What gas is 21 percent of earth atmosphere?

Oxygen


How does the atmosphere keep oxygen inside?

Inside what? Oxygen is part of the atmosphere. The thermal velocity of its molecules are insufficient to escape earth's gravity (unlike hydrogen molecules which are fast enough).


Besides nitrogen and oxygen what other gas is part of our air?

Argon is another gas that is part of Earth's atmosphere. It makes up about 0.93% of the atmosphere and is the third most abundant gas after nitrogen and oxygen. It is chemically inert and contributes to the overall composition and stability of the atmosphere.