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Helium
0.0005% in the atmosphere; Used for lifting in balloons and airships, and as a cooling medium.
Methane
Approximately 0.00017% in the atmosphere; Potent greenhouse gas, also used as a fuel.
Carbon Dioxide
About 0.04% in the atmosphere; Greenhouse gas, necessary for photosynthesis in plants.
Nitrogen
78.08% in the atmosphere; Essential for the formation of amino acids in plants and animals.
Hydrogen
About 0.000055% in the atmosphere; The lightest element, it can be used as a fuel.
Krypton
0.000114% in the atmosphere; Used in lighting and photography.
Xenon
0.0000087% in the atmosphere; Used in light bulbs and medical imaging.
Neon
0.0018% in the atmosphere; Used in lighting and high-voltage indicators due to its glow.
Oxygen
20.95% in the atmosphere; Vital for respiration in animals and oxidative processes in the environment.
Argon
Approximately 0.93% in the atmosphere; Used in light bulbs and welding due to its inertness.
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