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The air we breathe contains different individual gases (mostly nitrogen and oxygen). Which of the following correctly describes the air we breathe?

a

element

b

compound

c

mixture

d

none of these

User Paul Sham
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Air is a mixture- the elements and compounds in air aren’t all bonded to each other, so will not be a compound.

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