Asked by nigel frazer on Jun 15, 2024
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If a gas mixture is made of 220 torr of oxygen and 740 torr of helium, what is its total pressure?
A) 960 torr
B) 520 torr
C) 960 atm
D) 520 atm
Total Pressure
The sum of the partial pressures of all gases in a mixture, in accordance with Dalton's law of partial pressures.
- Master the concept of Dalton's law and its effectiveness in identifying the partial pressures of gases in a mixture.
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Zybrea KnightJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The total pressure of a gas mixture is the sum of the partial pressures of the individual gases. Therefore, the total pressure is 220 torr (oxygen) + 740 torr (helium) = 960 torr.
Learning Objectives
- Master the concept of Dalton's law and its effectiveness in identifying the partial pressures of gases in a mixture.