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Water vapor is a gas so it is in the air. Nitrogen and nitrogen are in the air too, but there is more nitrogen than anything in the air. I believe it rises because it is lighter, like a balloon filled with helium.

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What does nitrogen water vapor carbon dioxide and oxygen make up?

Nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and oxygen are the main components of Earth's atmosphere. Nitrogen makes up about 78%, oxygen around 21%, carbon dioxide less than 1%, and water vapor variable amounts depending on the location and conditions.


What are the troposphere gases from most abundant to least abundant?

The troposphere gases, from most abundant to least abundant, are nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2), water vapor (H2O), argon (Ar), and carbon dioxide (CO2). Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere, oxygen about 21%, and the others in trace amounts.


Does humidity increase atmospheric pressure?

No, the more water vapor the air contains, the lighter it is. When water vapor enters the atmosphere, it pushes out an equal volume of dry air. A cubic meter of dry air is 99 percent nitrogen and oxygen. A cubic meter of humid air with 2 percent water vapor is only 97 percent nitrogen and oxygen. Water vapor is lighter than the nitrogen and oxygen it pushed out. Therefore, humid air weighs less than dry air and exerts less pressure.


Is it true or false The amount of nitrogen oxygen and water vapor in the atmosphere varies from place to place?

True. The amount of nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor in the atmosphere can vary depending on location, altitude, weather conditions, and human activities. These variations can impact local air quality and climate.


What are The three most common gases in the dry atmosphere excluding water vapor?

The three most common gases in the dry atmosphere are nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and argon (0.93%).

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What happens because water vapor molecules are lighter than nitrogen or oxygen molecules?

Water vapor molecules rise in the atmosphere, causing them to form clouds and ultimately precipitation. This is because lighter molecules have more kinetic energy and therefore move faster, allowing them to rise above the heavier nitrogen and oxygen molecules.


What does nitrogen water vapor carbon dioxide and oxygen make up?

Nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and oxygen are the main components of Earth's atmosphere. Nitrogen makes up about 78%, oxygen around 21%, carbon dioxide less than 1%, and water vapor variable amounts depending on the location and conditions.


How does air pressure change as water vapor pressure increases?

As water vapor pressure increases, the total air pressure also increases due to the addition of water vapor molecules to the air mixture. The increase in water vapor pressure results in a corresponding decrease in the partial pressure of the other gases in the air, such as oxygen and nitrogen. This change in air pressure can affect weather patterns and atmospheric conditions.


Air not the same as oxygen?

Yes, Air is a mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and pollutants.


What is today's atmosphere made up of?

Nitrogen, oxygen, argon, water vapor, CO2.


What gases are in the atmosphere Earth?

nitrogen, oxygen, argon, water vapor, carbon dioxide.


What are four gases in atmosphere?

Nitrogen Oxygen Carbon dioxide Water vapor Argon


What are the gases in Earth's atmosphere?

nitrogen, oxygen, argon, water vapor, carbon dioxide.


What happens when nitrogen and water vapor mix?

it drys up and dies.... :p


What are the troposphere gases from most abundant to least abundant?

The troposphere gases, from most abundant to least abundant, are nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2), water vapor (H2O), argon (Ar), and carbon dioxide (CO2). Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere, oxygen about 21%, and the others in trace amounts.


Does humidity increase atmospheric pressure?

No, the more water vapor the air contains, the lighter it is. When water vapor enters the atmosphere, it pushes out an equal volume of dry air. A cubic meter of dry air is 99 percent nitrogen and oxygen. A cubic meter of humid air with 2 percent water vapor is only 97 percent nitrogen and oxygen. Water vapor is lighter than the nitrogen and oxygen it pushed out. Therefore, humid air weighs less than dry air and exerts less pressure.


What is the atmosphere like in turkey?

Mostly nitrogen and oxygen, with a bit of argon, CO2, water vapor and more.