Three of the primary components of air are

carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and oxygen. In a

sample containing a mixture of only these

gases at exactly one atmosphere pressure, the

partial pressures of carbon dioxide and nitrogen

are given as PCO2 = 0.285 torr and

PN2 = 569.523 torr. What is the partial pressure

of oxygen?

Answer in units of torr.

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Chemistry

Omar Leblanc

8 April, 11:05

Three of the primary components of air are

carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and oxygen. In a

sample containing a mixture of only these

gases at exactly one atmosphere pressure, the

partial pressures of carbon dioxide and nitrogen

are given as PCO2 = 0.285 torr and

PN2 = 569.523 torr. What is the partial pressure

of oxygen?

Answer in units of torr.

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Answers (1)

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Matthias Ramos · Answer 1

Hey there,

Based on my research and my understanding, your correct answer would be exactly 760 torr. Because if you do Pt = P1 + P2 + P2, that will eventaully give your 760 torr.

~Jurgen