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Nitrogen is relatively inert and so will stay stable in the atmosphere. Oxygen on the other hand, is very reactive and is also in a constant cycle of being removed from the atmosphere by cellular respiration and replenished by photosynthesis. The higher concentration of oxygen in the atmosphere, the more likely it is to react with something, which will deplete the amount. Currently, the air is about 21% oxygen, but has reached levels as high as 35% during different periods.
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What element makes up about 80 percent of the air you breath?
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the air we breathe, with oxygen making up around 21%.
What would be the solute 80 percent Nitrogen 20 percent Oxygen?
In this case, the solute would be nitrogen since it is the substance that is present in the larger proportion (80%) compared to oxygen (20%). The solvent would be the medium in which these substances are dissolved, such as air or a gas mixture.
Does nitrogen make up about 50 percent of the air around us?
No, it actually makes up around 80% of the air around us.
Ratio of nitrogen and oxygen in the air?
80% nitrogen, 20% oxygen however it's really 79% plus some decimals of nitrogen and 21% oxygen and a little moisture. But if the question is only looking for a basic answer, just use the top answer.
What is in scuba tank?
Usually AIR, which is 21% Oxygen and 79% Nitrogen...BUT!!!! It could have been used for Nitrox, which is elevated Oxygen, If you dont KNOW for sure what is in it, DUMP the gas and refill the cylinder.
Which gas-in-air is the most-abundant?
Nitrogen, you can't survive on it obviously but you breath it in every day it is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere followed by oxygen I think.
Where is nitrogen?
About 80% of air is nitrogen (20% oxygen)
What percent of the air is made of nitrogen?
About 80%
What consists of about 80 percent of air?
Nitrogen
What is the relationship between nitrogen oxygen air?
Air is approximately 80% Nitrogen, 19% oxygen and 1% others
What makes up almost 80 percent of air?
Nitrogen makes up almost 80 percent of air. Oxygen makes up about 21 percent, with the remaining 1 percent made up of various gases such as carbon dioxide, argon, and others.
Which would be a solute 80 percent of nitrogen or 20 percent oxygen?
none of them are solutes
Does hydrogen make up 80 percent of the air you breathe?
No, hydrogen makes up about 0.00005% of the Earth's atmosphere. The majority of the air we breathe is nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%).
What element makes up about 80 percent of the air you breath?
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the air we breathe, with oxygen making up around 21%.
Do you breathe in more oxygen or nitrogen?
you breathe in more nitrogen then oxygen because there is 78% n in the air and 21% o in the air
What would be the solute 80 percent Nitrogen 20 percent Oxygen?
In this case, the solute would be nitrogen since it is the substance that is present in the larger proportion (80%) compared to oxygen (20%). The solvent would be the medium in which these substances are dissolved, such as air or a gas mixture.
What is 80 percent of the air made of?
Not exactly. You're referring to nitrogen, and you should have said "78 percent of air is made up of this".
