Chemistry
Tabulate the various components of air, including the components with variable composition.
Answer
| Component of Air | Composition |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen [N2] | 78-79% |
| Oxygen [O2] | 21% |
| Carbon dioxide [CO2] | 0.02-0.03% |
| Rare gases [Argon, neon, krypton, helium, xenon, radon ] | less than 1% |
| Water vapour | variable |
| Dust particles | variable |
| Pollutants [Carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen,hydrogen sulphide] | variable |
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