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.
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the air we breathe, with oxygen making up around 21%.
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.
No, it actually makes up around 80% of the air around us.
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.
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.
About 80% of air is nitrogen (20% oxygen)
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.
About 80%
Nitrogen
Air is approximately 80% Nitrogen, 19% oxygen and 1% others
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.
none of them are solutes
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%).
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the air we breathe, with oxygen making up around 21%.
Air is roughly 80% Nitrogen and 20% Oxygen.
you breathe in more nitrogen then oxygen because there is 78% n in the air and 21% o in the air
Not exactly. You're referring to nitrogen, and you should have said "78 percent of air is made up of this".