Name the components of air with their approximate percentage by volume in air. Does the percentage by volume of each component remain the same, in the atmosphere of different parts of the world. Explain with reasons.

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Main component of air are:
1. Nitrogen
2. Oxygen
Component of air by volume:
Nitrogen...... $78$ % or $\frac{4}{5}$ th
Oxygen........ $21$ % or $\frac{1}{5}$ th
Carbon dioxide $0.03 - 0.04$ %
Inert gases.... $0.9$ %
Water vapours, Dust particle, other impurities - Variable.

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Name the components of air with their approximate percentage by volume in air. Does the percentage by volume of each component remain the same, in the atmosphere of different parts of the world. Explain with reasons.

Main component of air are:1. Nitrogen2. OxygenComponent of air by volume:Nitrogen...... 78% or 45thOxygen........ 21% or 15thCarbon dioxide 0.03−0.04%Inert gases.... 0.9%Water vapours, Dust particle, other impurities - Variable.

Main component of air are:
1. Nitrogen
2. Oxygen
Component of air by volume:
Nitrogen...... $78$ % or $\frac{4}{5}$ th
Oxygen........ $21$ % or $\frac{1}{5}$ th
Carbon dioxide $0.03 - 0.04$ %
Inert gases.... $0.9$ %
Water vapours, Dust particle, other impurities - Variable.