Chemistry
Give reasons for the following :
Mountaineers carry oxygen cylinders with them.
Gas Laws
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Answer
Atmospheric pressure is low at high altitudes, so air is less dense. Hence, lesser quantity of oxygen is available for breathing. Thus, mountaineers have to carry oxygen cylinders with them.
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