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4 March, 19:06

The density of the atmosphere (and hence, the relative number of molecules of gases available for chemical reactions) decreases as altitude increases because:

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  1. 4 March, 19:55
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    Boyle's Law, an inverse relationship exists between pressure and volume

    Explanation:

    We know that atmospheric preassure drops 1 mm Hg for every 10 m high.

    And according to Boyle's Law, if preassure decreases volume will be increased.

    Having in mind that density is the mass of anything (air included) divided by the volume it occupies; if volume increases density will be lower.

    So, lower pressure lower density.
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