How does the large amount of nitrogen affect the atmosphere chemically?
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Correct answer: It helps keep the reactivity of air balanced
The governing concept is nitrogen’s relative chemical inertness under ordinary atmospheric conditions. Because nitrogen forms the largest share of air and is less reactive than oxygen, it dilutes oxygen and moderates the overall chemical activity of the atmosphere. This helps prevent unchecked combustion and rapid oxidation. Option B is correct. Nitrogen does not make air highly reactive, destroy oxygen, or convert variable water vapour into a permanent gas, so A, C, and D are incorrect.
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It helps keep the reactivity of air balanced
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is nitrogen’s relative chemical inertness under ordinary atmospheric conditions. Because nitrogen forms the largest share of air and is less reactive than oxygen, it dilutes oxygen and moderates the overall chemical activity of the atmosphere. This helps prevent unchecked combustion and rapid oxidation. Option B is correct. Nitrogen does not make air highly reactive, destroy oxygen, or convert variable water vapour into a permanent gas, so A, C, and D are incorrect.
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This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Theory Base of Accounting.
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