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Atmospheric Gases and Their Functions

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Oxygen (O2)

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Essential for respiration in aerobic organisms and involved in combustion processes.

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Argon (Ar)

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Acts as a non-reactive filler gas in the atmosphere.

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Ozone (O3)

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Absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere.

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Methane (CH4)

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Strong greenhouse gas that contributes to the Earth's warming.

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Nitrogen (N2)

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Main component of the atmosphere, responsible for inert environment and crucial for the nitrogen cycle.

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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Contributes to the greenhouse effect and is a key reactant in photosynthesis.

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Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

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Greenhouse gas with significant global warming potential and involved in atmospheric chemical reactions.

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Water Vapor (H2O)

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Reinforces the greenhouse effect and is essential for cloud formation.

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Helium (He)

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Inert gas used in balloons and as a shield gas in certain industrial processes.

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Neon (Ne)

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Inert gas used in neon signs and high-voltage indicators.

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Hydrogen (H2)

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Lightest and most abundant element in the universe, has potential as a clean fuel.

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Ammonia (NH3)

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Plays a role in the nitrogen cycle and is used in agriculture as fertilizer.

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Xenon (Xe)

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Inert gas used in light sources and medical imaging.

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Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

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Produces acid rain and has implications for human health and the environment.

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Freons (CFCs)

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Synthetic compounds causing ozone layer depletion.

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Radon (Rn)

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Radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer upon exposure.

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Krypton (Kr)

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Inert gas used in lighting and insulation applications.

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Chlorine (Cl2)

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Used in the disinfection of water but harmful to the ozone layer as a reactive gas.

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Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

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Toxic and flammable gas with a characteristic smell of rotten eggs.

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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Toxic gas resulting from incomplete combustion, can be fatal when inhaled in large quantities.

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