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Percentage of argon in air is...

Percentage of argon in air is

A

nearly half as that of `CO_(2)`

B

nearly double as that of `CO_(2)`

C

nearly thirty times as that of `CO_(2)`

D

None of these.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Percentage of argon in air is nearly 1 precent while percentage of `CO_(2)` in air is nearly 0.03 percent. Thus, argon is nearly thirty times more than `CO_(2)` in air.
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  • Percentage of nitrogen in air is about

    A
    0.78
    B
    0.69
    C
    0.21
    D
    0.03-.03%

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    B
    10
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