Question

Can Nitrogen in air be considered a solvent in which all other gases are dissolved?

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Yes, Nitrogen can be considered the solvent for the rest of the gases in the atmosphere.
The concept is simple.
First we need to recognize if it is a solution. Then decide which component is in the highest quantity. That by definition is the solvent.
In this case, air is a solution because it is homogeneous and single phase. Nitrogen is present in the highest quantity, so it is the solvent.