Imagine That the Atmosphere Is Made Up of Only Nitrogen

question 7

Multiple Choice

Imagine that the atmosphere is made up of only nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. Given that the partial pressures of the three gases is 597.4 mmHg, 158.8 mmHg, and 0.3 mmHg respectively, what is the total atmospheric pressure?

• A) 750 mmHg
• B) 756.5 mmHg
• C) 760 mmHg
• D) 765.5 mmHg
• E) 770 mmHg

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