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Atmospheric Gases and Their Functions
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Nitrogen (N2)
Main component of the atmosphere, responsible for inert environment and crucial for the nitrogen cycle.
Oxygen (O2)
Essential for respiration in aerobic organisms and involved in combustion processes.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Contributes to the greenhouse effect and is a key reactant in photosynthesis.
Argon (Ar)
Acts as a non-reactive filler gas in the atmosphere.
Methane (CH4)
Strong greenhouse gas that contributes to the Earth's warming.
Ozone (O3)
Absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere.
Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
Greenhouse gas with significant global warming potential and involved in atmospheric chemical reactions.
Water Vapor (H2O)
Reinforces the greenhouse effect and is essential for cloud formation.
Helium (He)
Inert gas used in balloons and as a shield gas in certain industrial processes.
Neon (Ne)
Inert gas used in neon signs and high-voltage indicators.
Hydrogen (H2)
Lightest and most abundant element in the universe, has potential as a clean fuel.
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Produces acid rain and has implications for human health and the environment.
Ammonia (NH3)
Plays a role in the nitrogen cycle and is used in agriculture as fertilizer.
Freons (CFCs)
Synthetic compounds causing ozone layer depletion.
Xenon (Xe)
Inert gas used in light sources and medical imaging.
Chlorine (Cl2)
Used in the disinfection of water but harmful to the ozone layer as a reactive gas.
Krypton (Kr)
Inert gas used in lighting and insulation applications.
Radon (Rn)
Radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer upon exposure.
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Toxic gas resulting from incomplete combustion, can be fatal when inhaled in large quantities.
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
Toxic and flammable gas with a characteristic smell of rotten eggs.
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