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Carbon dioxide is heavier than oxygen and nitrogen but it does not form the lower layer of the atmosphere. Explain.

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To explain why carbon dioxide (CO2) does not form the lower layer of the atmosphere despite being heavier than oxygen (O2) and nitrogen (N2), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gas Behavior**: - Gases behave according to the principles of diffusion and mixing. The behavior of gases is influenced by their kinetic energy, which is related to temperature. 2. **Diffusion of Gases**: ...
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