because argon doesn't react
The three most common gases in the dry atmosphere are nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and argon (0.93%).
Aside from Oxygen and Nitrogen, which make up roughly 99% of the Earth's atmosphere, the atmosphere is comprised of approximately 0.93% argon, and 0.038% carbon dioxide. The remaining 0.032% is a mixture of other gasses in relatively minuscule amounts.
Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in clean dry air, making up about 78% of the atmosphere. Oxygen is the second most abundant gas at around 21%, with trace amounts of other gases such as argon, carbon dioxide, and helium making up the remainder.
Earth's dry air is primarily composed of nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%), with small traces of other gases such as argon, carbon dioxide, and neon. Water vapor, although variable, is also present in the atmosphere.
The Earth's atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen (about 78%) and oxygen (about 21%). Other gases such as argon, carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of other gases are also present in smaller concentrations.
Limestone, when heated produces calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). CaO is highly reactive and will combine with CO2 from the atmosphere to reverse the above process. It will also react with any water vapour in the atmosphere to form calcium hydroxide (CaOH). These reactions can be prevented by allowing the CaO to cool in an inert environment such as that provided by argon.
Limestone, when heated produces calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). CaO is highly reactive and will combine with CO2 from the atmosphere to reverse the above process. It will also react with any water vapour in the atmosphere to form calcium hydroxide (CaOH). These reactions can be prevented by allowing the CaO to cool in an inert environment such as that provided by argon.
Cooling the solid in a dry argon atmosphere helps protect it from reacting with oxygen or moisture in the air, which can affect its purity and properties. Argon is an inert gas, meaning it does not react with the solid and creates an oxygen- and moisture-free environment to maintain the solid's integrity.
Yes, argon is a gas that makes up approximately 0.93% of Earth's atmosphere and is found in dry air.
The three most common gases in the dry atmosphere are nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and argon (0.93%).
Aside from Oxygen and Nitrogen, which make up roughly 99% of the Earth's atmosphere, the atmosphere is comprised of approximately 0.93% argon, and 0.038% carbon dioxide. The remaining 0.032% is a mixture of other gasses in relatively minuscule amounts.
This is because in the wet climates the limestone will break apart due to the rain. And in dry climates it does nothing to the limestone. Therefore, this is why limestone can form cliffs in dry climates than wet climates.
water vapor happens or gas flows into the air
Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in clean dry air, making up about 78% of the atmosphere. Oxygen is the second most abundant gas at around 21%, with trace amounts of other gases such as argon, carbon dioxide, and helium making up the remainder.
By volume, dry air contains 78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.039% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases.
Nitrogen ~ 78% Oxygen ~ 21% CO2(and other gasses) ~ 1%
In dry air, about 1% is not oxygen or nitrogen. Argon accounts for most of that. However, under extremely humid conditions, water vapor may account for up to about 4% of the atmosphere by volume.