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9.1.1 The proportions of different gases in the atmosphere
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The main gases in air

The main gases in air

The atmosphere is the thin layer of gases held around Earth by gravity. In clean, dry air, nitrogen, N2\text{N}_2N2​, makes up about four-fifths, or approximately 80%80\%80%.

9.1.1 The proportions of different gases in the atmosphere Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Chemistry 9.1.1 The proportions of different gases in the atmosphere. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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