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The mass of the Earth's atmosphere is 5.25x10^21 grams. If we assume the molar mass of air is approximately 29 grams per mole we get:
(5.25x10^21) multiplied by Avogadro's constant (6.02x10^23) and then divided by (29 grams/ mol) = 1.09x10^44 molecules of air in the atmosphere.
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Why air pressure decrease as you go higher in the earth's atmosphere?
As you move higher in the Earth's atmosphere, there are fewer air molecules above you exerting pressure downward. This leads to a decrease in air pressure with increasing altitude. The force of gravity still acts on the air molecules, but the density of the atmosphere decreases with height, resulting in lower pressure.
Why do the layers of atmosphere become less dense as you go higher?
The air pressure decreases with altitude because there is less atmosphere above pressing down. Therefore, the air molecules are more spread out, leading to lower density of gas molecules in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
Why are there fewer molecules the farther you go up in the atmosphere?
As you go higher in the atmosphere, the air pressure decreases, which means there are fewer air molecules per unit volume. The molecules in the atmosphere are held down by gravity, and the force of gravity weakens with altitude, causing molecules to spread out and become less dense at higher altitudes.
Why is the atmosphere near the earth's surface densest?
The atmosphere is denser near the Earth's surface because gravity pulls the air molecules towards the ground, compressing them and increasing their density. As you move higher in the atmosphere, there are fewer air molecules above you, leading to lower pressure and density.
Why is there more pressure in lower atmosphere?
Air molecules are piled up on each other in our atmosphere. The lower the air molecules, the more weight they're under causing more pressure. Higher up the molecules have more space to move around in resulting in lower pressure.
Are molecules in the air part of the atmosphere?
Yes.
How many ozone molecules are in the atmosphere?
Ozone is very rare in our atmosphere, averaging about three molecules of ozone for every 10 million air molecules. In spite of this small amount, ozone plays a vital role in the atmosphere. In the information below, we present "the basics" about this important component of the Earth's atmosphere.SO COUNT THE NUMBER OF AIR MOLECULES IN THE ATMOSPHERE.....and MULTPLY WITH 3,U WILL GT THE ANSWER
You are the force of air molecules pushing on an area what are you called?
I am called air pressure. It is the force exerted by the air molecules in the atmosphere on a given area.
Which of these actions increases enthalpy in the air molecules of the Earth's atmosphere?
The air being heated by the sun.
What is the Outermost layer of the atmosphere that contains no air molecules?
Exosphere
What increases enthalpy in the air molecules of the earth atmosphere?
the air being heated by the sun
What increases enthalpy in the air molecules of the earths atmosphere?
the air being heated by the sun
What increases enthalpy in the air molecules of the Earth's atmosphere?
the air being heated by the sun
What action increases enthalpy in the air molecules of the earths atmosphere?
Absorption of heat energy, such as from sunlight, increases the enthalpy of air molecules in the Earth's atmosphere. This can lead to an increase in temperature, causing the air molecules to gain kinetic energy and move more vigorously.
When one ascends in the atmosphere the air becomes?
When one ascends in the atmosphere, the air becomes thinner, which means the molecules are more spread out, leading to lower air pressure. Additionally, the temperature typically decreases as you go higher in the atmosphere due to the decrease in density and energy of the air molecules.
What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere that contains almost no air molecules?
Exosphere
Which are molecules that make up most of the air in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen.
