The Earth's Atmosphere Is a Mixture of Gases Dominated by Oxygen

question 51

Multiple Choice

The Earth's atmosphere is a mixture of gases dominated by oxygen and nitrogen.The next most abundant gas (in dry air) is _____.

• A)helium
• B)argon
• C)carbon dioxide
• D)methane
• E)hydrogen

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