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Which of the following correctly shows the four most abundant gases in the Earth's atmosphere in order from most abundant to least abundant?

A.
oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide
B.
nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide
C.
oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon
D.
nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon

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Answer:

B is the answer

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User DrGabriel
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The correct answer is

B. nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide


In fact, the abundance of the gases in the earth's atmosphere is as follows:

1) Nitrogen: 78.0 %

2) Oxygen: 21.0 %

3) Argon: 0.9 %

4) Carbon dioxide: < 0.1 %

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