A Sample of N₂ Is Collected Over Water at 24°C

question 61

Multiple Choice

A sample of N₂ is collected over water at 24°C. If the total pressure of the sample is 694 torr, what is the partial pressure of the N₂? The vapor pressure of water at 24°C is 22.4 torr.

• A)672 torr
• B)694 torr
• C)0.913 atm
• D)716 torr
• E)31.0 torr

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