JAMB Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 33

Question 33 of 41 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following constitutes of air acts as a diluent?

A. Oxygen
B. NitrogenCorrect
C. Noble gases
D. Carbon(iv) oxide

Explanation

Nitrogen makes up ~78% of air and acts as a diluent, reducing the concentration of oxygen so that combustion is not too rapid/explosive.

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