The air we breathe is composed of about 78 percent nitrogen.
Why it is true
Atmospheric air is composed of about 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen and 1 percent other gases, such as argon and carbon dioxide. Despite being the most abundant gas, nitrogen is not used directly by most living beings.
Source: NOAA
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