While "air" technically refers to the mixture of gases we breathe, it's commonly used to encompass all the gases in the atmosphere, including:
* Nitrogen (N2): Makes up the majority (about 78%) of the atmosphere.
* Oxygen (O2): Essential for life as we know it (about 21%).
* Argon (Ar): An inert gas (about 0.9%).
* Carbon dioxide (CO2): A greenhouse gas that plays a role in regulating Earth's temperature.
* Other trace gases: Including neon, helium, methane, krypton, hydrogen, and ozone.
So, while there's no single name for the complete collection of atmospheric gases, "air" is the most commonly used and understood term.