A Vessel Contained N₂, Ar, He, and Ne

question 19

Multiple Choice

A vessel contained N₂, Ar, He, and Ne. The total pressure in the vessel was 987 torr. The partial pressures of nitrogen, argon, and helium were 44.0, 486, and 218 torr, respectively. The partial pressure of neon in the vessel was torr.

• A) 239
• B) 521
• C) 19.4
• D) 42.4
• E) 760

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