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Which is the second most abundant gas in...

Which is the second most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

A

Oxygen

B

Nitrogen

C

Hydrogen

D

Carbon dioxide

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The correct Answer is:
A
The most abundant naturally occurring gas is Nitrogen which makes up about 78% of air. Oxygen is the second most abundant gas at about 21%.
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