Air Is Primarily Composed of Nitrogen (594 Torr)and Oxygen (160

question 85

Multiple Choice

Air is primarily composed of nitrogen (594 torr) and oxygen (160 torr) .There is also carbon dioxide and water vapor in the air.Assuming that atmospheric pressure is 760 torr, what is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide and water vapor combined?

• A) 1514 torr
• B) 754 torr
• C) 500 torr
• D) 166 torr
• E) 6 torr

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