gases in the atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
% of nitrogen in the atmosphere
A
78%
2
Q
% of oxygen in the atmosphere
A
21%
3
Q
% of argon in the atmosphere
A
0.93%
4
Q
% of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
A
0.035%
5
Q
how would you work out the % of oxygen in the air
A
reacting oxygen with iron
6
Q
observation when sulfur reacts with oxygen
A
colourless gas
7
Q
observation when magnesium reacts with oxygen
A
bright white light
8
Q
observation when hydrogen reacts with oxygen
A
explosion
9
Q
how is carbon dioxide formed
A
thermal decomposition of metal carbonates