A Closed- End Manometer Was Attached to a Vessel Containing

question 33

Multiple Choice

A closed- end manometer was attached to a vessel containing argon. The difference in the mercury levels in the two arms of the manometer was 12.2 cm. Atmospheric pressure was 783 mmHg. The pressure of the argon in the container was mmHg.

• A) 661
• B) 122
• C) 882
• D) 771
• E) 795

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