What are the main components of air? Write down the composition of three main gases present in air by volume.

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Solution

The main components of air are:
Nitrogen (78%)
Oxygen(21%)
Composition of Air
Gases Percentage Figure
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Inert gases
Water vapors
Dust particles
Other impurities

78%
21%
0.03%-0.04%
0.9%
varies
varies
varies

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