Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Air quality and climate

Air quality and climate — practice question

Air contains many different gases.
(a)[1]

What percentage by volume of nitrogen is present in dry air?

(b)[3]

Outline how oxygen, nitrogen and the noble gases are separated from liquid air.

(c)[1]

State one large-scale use of nitrogen.

(d(i))[1]

Name one gas that helps to cause acid rain.

(d(ii))[1]

State one environmental consequence caused by an increase in the percentage of carbon dioxide in the air.

(d(iii))[1]

Describe where carbon monoxide in air comes from.

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