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List the two most abundant gases in the atmosphere. List three other, less abundant, gases. List three nongaseous components of natural air.
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These are Nitrogen and Oxygen. Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere, while Oxygen makes up roughly 21%. Show more…
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