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Which gas makes up approximately 1% of Earth’s atmosphere?

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Answer:

Argon is the third most abundant gas in our atmosphere, making up about one percent in terms of moles of gas.

Step-by-step explanation:

Roughly, our atmosphere is 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% argon, and trace amounts of many other gases plus variable amounts of water vapor.

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