Science - The Atmosphere Flashcards

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Whoch of these are elements and which are compounds?

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Nitrogen and oxygen are elements.

CO2, water vapour and argon are compounds.

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Name the components of air.

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78% Nitrogen
21% Oxygen
0.03% CO2
1% Water vapour + argon

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What is nitrogen used for?

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Fertilisers and packing crisps

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What is oxygen used for?

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Burning things(combustion) and breathing(hospitals)

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What is carbon dioxide used for?

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Fire extinguishers, fizzy drinks, photosyntheses, dry ice stage affects.

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What is argon used for?

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Lightbulbs

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