Gas chemistry - (CCEA)Gases in the atmosphere

The Earth's atmosphere is a mixture of gaseous elements and compounds. We can prepare samples of common gases such as hydrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide in the laboratory and examine their properties and reactions.

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Gases in the atmosphere

The Earth’s atmosphere consists of the following gases:

  • 78% nitrogen
  • 21% oxygen
  • 0.03% - 0.04% carbon dioxide
  • about 1% argon
  • small proportions of other
  • varying proportions of water vapour