Learning Objective: 3.1 Understanding what air is made up of.

Learning Outcomes:
State what air is made up of.
Explain why air is a mixture.
State the percentages of nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide in air.
1.

2.

Draw lines in the word maze to identify six other components of air.
C

Underline the correct words to explain why air is a mixture.

(a) The components of air are (physically / chemically) combined.
(b) The proportions of the components are (fixed / not fixed).

3.

Based on the pie chart, complete the table below to show the percentages of gases in
air.

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Learning Objective: 3.1 Understanding what air is made up of.

Answer Scheme
1.

2.

Draw lines in the word maze to identify six other components of air.
C

Underline the correct words to explain why air is a mixture.

(a) The components of air are (physically / chemically) combined.
(b) The proportions of the components are (fixed / not fixed).

3.

Based on the pie chart, complete the table below to show the percentages of gases in
air.

21%
78%
0.03%
%
0.97%

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