Because all matter has density and since air has density then air is matter and plus EVERYTHING is made of matter
I know what you're asking but I don't think the question is stated properly. Technically, an atom will not join with an "oxide" ion; i.e., the oxide ion is an atom of oxygen to which two electrons have been added. An oxide ion will add to 2 K ions or 1 Ca ion. The K ion has lost just one electron so it takes two of them to equal the 2- charge on the oxide ion whereas the Ca ion has lost two electrons and it takes only one of them to equal the charge on the oxide ion.
What is the percent composition by mass of oxygen in magnesium oxide, MgO?
Answer: 39.7 percent