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  • Gases: Sources, Production, and Common Applications - A Comprehensive Overview
    It seems you are asking about gasses and where they are produced. I'm assuming you meant to ask about gases, which are substances that have no fixed shape or volume.

    Here's a table showcasing some common gases, where they're produced, and a few examples of their uses:

    | Gas | Production Source | Uses |

    |---|---|---|

    | Oxygen (O2) | - Photosynthesis by plants
    - Industrial production by fractional distillation of air | - Respiration (breathing) by humans and animals
    - Medical uses (oxygen therapy)
    - Industrial processes (welding, combustion) |

    | Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | - Respiration by humans and animals
    - Combustion of fossil fuels
    - Industrial processes | - Photosynthesis by plants
    - Carbonated beverages
    - Fire extinguishers |

    | Nitrogen (N2) | - Fractional distillation of air | - Fertilizer production
    - Food preservation (packaging)
    - Manufacturing of explosives |

    | Hydrogen (H2) | - Chemical reactions (e.g., electrolysis of water)
    - Natural gas production | - Fuel for rockets and fuel cells
    - Production of ammonia (fertilizer) |

    | Helium (He) | - Extracted from natural gas deposits | - Filling balloons and blimps
    - Cooling magnets in MRI machines |

    | Methane (CH4) | - Decay of organic matter (e.g., landfills)
    - Natural gas deposits | - Fuel for cooking and heating
    - Production of electricity |

    | Argon (Ar) | - Fractional distillation of air | - Welding (shielding gas)
    - Filling incandescent light bulbs |

    | Chlorine (Cl2) | - Industrial production from electrolysis of brine | - Disinfecting water
    - Production of plastics and pesticides |

    | Ammonia (NH3) | - Industrial production from nitrogen and hydrogen | - Fertilizer production
    - Production of explosives and cleaning products |

    | Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) | - Combustion of fossil fuels containing sulfur
    - Industrial processes | - Production of sulfuric acid
    - Food preservative |

    Note: This table represents a small sample of the many gases produced and used in various fields.

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