Chemistry
State the meaning of the terms —
(a) air
(b) atmosphere
Air
57 Likes
Answer
(a) Air is an invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and whose composition varies from place to place and from time to time.
(b) Atmosphere is a giant blanket of air that wraps around the Earth and extends upto hundreds of kilometres above the earth's surface as a colourless form of matter.
Answered By
34 Likes
Related Questions
Name the important scientists and their studies which led to the discovery of the components of air.
Explain Lavoisier's experiment which provided evidence to the discovery of components in air.
Tabulate the various components of air, including the components with variable composition.
Compare the main components of air i.e., nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide with reference to their density and solubility, nature and reactivity.