Why does air not fall to the ground due to gravity? Also, why do lighter than air gases like helium rise?

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Why does air not fall to the ground due to gravity? Also, why do lighter than air gases like helium rise?

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It *does* fall to the ground. Gravity, along with Earth’s magnetic field, help keep our atmosphere intact.

Lighter gasses don’t really rise, they are pushed up as the heavier gasses fall below them.

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