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Composition of the Atmosphere

Atmosphere is a mixture of gases, water vapour and dust particles in different proportions.

Composition of the Atmosphere

Atmosphere is a mixture of gases, water vapour and dust particles in different proportions. Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%) are permanent gases of the atmosphere. They constitute 99% of the total composition and their percentages always remain the same without any change. The remaining one percentage is occupied by Argon (0.93%), Carbon-di-oxide, (0.03%), Neon (0.0018%), Helium (0.0005%), Ozone (0.00006%) and Hydrogen (0.00005%). Krypton, Xenon and Methane are also present in trace. Water vapour (0 - 0.4%) is also found in the atmosphere, which plays an important role in predicting weather phenomenon. The other solid particles present in the atmosphere includes dust particles, salt particles, pollen grains, smoke, soot, volcanic ashes etc.,.




Oxygen is most important for living organisms. CO2 absorbs heat and keeps the atmosphere warm by insulation and radiation. Nitrogen acts as a diluent and is chemically inactive. Ozone helps in protecting the earth from radiation. The solid particles in the atmosphere acts as nuclei on which water vapour condense to form precipitation.

 

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