Question

What is air???????????????​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The atmosphere of Earth is the layer of gases, commonly known as air, retained by Earth's gravity, surrounding the planet Earth and forming its planetary atmosphere.

Answer 2

Answer:

The atmosphere of Earth is the layer of gases, commonly known as air, retained by Earth's gravity, surrounding the planet Earth and forming its planetary atmosphere

Chemical equation

There is no chemical formula for air as it is a mixture of many compounds. The major components would be Nitrogen (N2), Oxygen (O2), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Water (H2O), and many others in minute amounts. Nitrogen makes up 78.1% of air, while oxygen makes up 20.9% of air.

Thickness

about 60 miles

The Earth's atmosphere is an extremely thin sheet of air extending from the surface of the Earth to the edge of space. The Earth is a sphere with a roughly 8000 mile diameter; the thickness of the atmosphere is about 60 miles.

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