For a special project we are investigating how to convert ordinary air into oxygen.
Asker: brian, age 13
Answer
Hi Brian,
Such a device does indeed exist, and is called “oxygen generator”. You probably know that air is made up of about 20% oxygen and 80% nitrogen. An oxygen generator will separate the oxygen molecules from the nitrogen molecules. The oxygen can then be used for, for example, medical purposes. The nitrogen is also released. An oxygen generator is therefore also a nitrogen generator.

Answered by
Dr Etienne Jooken
Chemistry

Catholic University of Leuven
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/
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