A Sample of CO₂ Is Collected Over Water at 23 $\degree$

question 40

Multiple Choice

A sample of CO₂ is collected over water at 23 $\degree$ C.If the total pressure of the sample is 734 torr, what is the partial pressure of the CO₂? The vapor pressure of water at 23 $\degree$ C is 21.2 torr.

• A)734 torr
• B)755 torr
• C)713 torr
• D)34.6 torr
• E)not enough information

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