Multiple Choice
In the classification of matter, organic compounds are defined as carbon-containing compounds. All organic compounds contain which element?
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3. Matter and Energy
Classification of Matter
Multiple Choice
Which element makes up most of Earth's atmosphere by volume?
A
Nitrogen (N)
B
Argon (Ar)
C
Carbon (C)
D
Oxygen (O)
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Understand that Earth's atmosphere is composed of several gases, each contributing a certain percentage by volume.
Recall that the major components of the atmosphere include Nitrogen (N\_2), Oxygen (O\_2), Argon (Ar), and trace amounts of other gases like Carbon dioxide (CO\_2).
Recognize that Nitrogen (N\_2) is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere, making up about 78% by volume.
Note that Oxygen (O\_2) is the second most abundant, approximately 21%, followed by Argon (Ar) at about 0.93%. Carbon is not a major atmospheric gas in elemental form.
Conclude that since Nitrogen has the highest volume percentage, it is the element that makes up most of Earth's atmosphere by volume.
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