Composition of Air

7.1  Composition of Air

 

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The importance of gases

Oxygen

  • Respiration
  • Combustion of rocket engine a high altitude
  • Welding and steel cutting
  • Preparation of various compound

Carbon dioxide

  • Photosynthesis
  • Production of carbonated drinks
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon cycle

Nitrogen

  • Production of nitric acid and ammonia
  • Nitrogen cycle
  • Liquid nitrogen as cooling agent

Light bulb

  • Helium is used to fill hot air balloons
  • Neon gas is used in advertising lights
  • Argon gas is used in light bulbs

 

Definition
Carbon cycle is the cycle that maintains the content of carbon dioxide in the air by continuously taking carbon dioxide from the air and returning it to the air

 Carbon cycle:

 

Definition
Oxygen cycle is a continuos cycle that takes oxygen from the air and returns it to the air

 Oxygen cycle:

 

Ways to reduce problems of interferences to the oxyen and carbon cycle

  • Prohibit illegal loging
  • Avoid using excessive pesticides
  • Reforestation
  • Prevent excessive release of smoke from vehicles
  • Do not burn forests