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Which noble gas is most abundant by volume in Earth's dry atmosphere after nitrogen and oxygen?

A. Helium
B. Neon
C. Argon✓ Correct Answer
D. Krypton

💡 Solution & Explanation

Argon constitutes approximately 0.93 percent of Earth dry atmosphere by volume, making it the third most abundant gas after nitrogen and oxygen. Other noble gases like helium and neon are present in much smaller trace quantities within the troposphere.

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