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  2. List of gases - Wikipedia

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    This list is sorted by boiling point of gases in ascending order, but can be sorted on different values. "sub" and "triple" refer to the sublimation point and the triple point, which are given in the case of a substance that sublimes at 1 atm; "dec" refers to decomposition. "~" means approximately.

  3. Atmosphere of Earth - Wikipedia

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    Blue light is scattered more than other wavelengths by the gases in the atmosphere, surrounding Earth in a visibly blue layer at the stratosphere, above the clouds of the troposphere, when seen from space on board the ISS at an altitude of 335 km (208 mi) (the Moon is visible as a crescent in the far background).

  4. Greenhouse gas - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 9 December 2024. Gas in an atmosphere with certain absorption characteristics This article is about the physical properties of greenhouse gases. For how human activities are adding to greenhouse gases, see Greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gases trap some of the heat that results when sunlight heats ...

  5. Asphyxiant gas - Wikipedia

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    Notable examples of asphyxiant gases are methane, [1] nitrogen, argon, helium, butane and propane. Along with trace gases such as carbon dioxide and ozone , these compose 79% of Earth's atmosphere .

  6. Trace gas - Wikipedia

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    Trace gases are gases that are present in small amounts within an environment such as a planet's atmosphere.Trace gases in Earth's atmosphere are gases other than nitrogen (78.1%), oxygen (20.9%), and argon (0.934%) which, in combination, make up 99.934% of its atmosphere (not including water vapor).

  7. Category:Gases - Wikipedia

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    Atmosphere (7 C, 53 P) C. Gases with color (25 P) D. Deaths by poisonous gas (3 C, 2 P) E. ... Pages in category "Gases" The following 108 pages are in this category ...

  8. Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere - Wikipedia

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    In Earth's atmosphere, carbon dioxide is a trace gas that plays an integral part in the greenhouse effect, carbon cycle, photosynthesis and oceanic carbon cycle. It is one of three main greenhouse gases in the atmosphere of Earth. The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO 2) in the atmosphere reached 427 ppm (0.04%) in 2024. [1]

  9. Atmosphere - Wikipedia

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    An atmosphere (from Ancient Greek ἀτμός (atmós) 'vapour, steam' and σφαῖρα (sphaîra) 'sphere') [1] is a layer of gases that envelop an astronomical object, held in place by the gravity of the object. A planet retains an atmosphere when the gravity is great and the temperature of the atmosphere is low.