Air - A Mixture of Gases

Author:Viraf J Dalal
7th ICSE
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Important Questions on Air - A Mixture of Gases

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Match the following.

List I List II
1. The constituent of air which is around 0.02%. A. Nitrogen
2. The constituent of air which is inert or unreactive. B. Oxygen
3. The constituent of air which is non-combustible, but supports combustion. C. Sulphur dioxide
4. A pollutant in air responsible for acid rain. D. Carbon dioxide
 
5. The main rare gas present in air. E. Argon

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State four different properties of a compound & a mixture. With reference to the stated properties give reasons why air is considered a mixture and not a compound.

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Compare the main components of air i.e. nitrogen, oxygen & carbon dioxide with reference to their density & solubility, nature & reactivity.

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Tabulate the various components of the air, Including the components with variable composition.

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State the meaning of the term: Atmosphere.

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State the meaning of the term: Air