The Atmosphere Quiz
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Which gas makes up the largest percentage of the Earth's atmosphere?

  • Oxygen
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Argon
  • Nitrogen (correct)
  • Which gas is essential for human and animal respiration?

  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Argon
  • Oxygen (correct)
  • Nitrogen
  • Which gas is used in the food and beverage industry, particularly in carbonated drinks?

  • Nitrogen
  • Argon
  • Carbon Dioxide (correct)
  • Oxygen
  • Which gas is used as a component in the manufacturing of fertilizers?

    <p>Nitrogen (N2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is used in the production of nitro beers?

    <p>Nitrogen (N2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is used in light bulbs to prevent the filament from oxidizing?

    <p>Argon (Ar)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the approximate percentages of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>Nitrogen (N2): 78%, Oxygen (O2): 21%, Argon (Ar): 0.93%, Carbon Dioxide (CO2): 0.04%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some everyday uses of nitrogen (N2)?

    <p>Nitrogen is used in fire suppression systems, providing an inert atmosphere, manufacturing fertilizers, packaging and preserving food items, and in the production of nitro beers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some applications of argon (Ar)?

    <p>Argon is used in light bulbs to prevent the filament from oxidizing and in welding processes to provide an inert atmosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some applications of carbon dioxide (CO2)?

    <p>Carbon dioxide is used in the food and beverage industry, particularly in carbonated drinks like soda. It is also used in fire extinguishers, as a refrigerant, and in the process of photosynthesis by plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some uses of nitrogen (N2) in the food industry?

    <p>Nitrogen is used in the food industry for packaging and preserving food items, as well as in the production of nitro beers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some uses of oxygen (O2) in medical applications?

    <p>Oxygen is used in medical applications, such as oxygen therapy for patients with respiratory issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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