The statement reads: "The air at sea level is ~80% oxygen and ~20% nitrogen."Below the statement is a "True or False" prompt with two buttons to select: "True" and "False." The claim in the statement is incorrect. At sea level, air is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases, including argon and carbon dioxide.

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The statement reads: "The air at sea level is ~80% oxygen and ~20% nitrogen."

Below the statement is a "True or False" prompt with two buttons to select: "True" and "False."

The claim in the statement is incorrect. At sea level, air is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases, including argon and carbon dioxide.

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