How Many Air Molecules Are in a Room at Temperature

question 15

Multiple Choice

How many air molecules are in a room at temperature 23.8 °C and standard pressure if the dimensions of the room are 3.44 m × 3.26 m × 2.28 m?

• A)2.08 × 10²⁴
• B)4.20 × 10²⁴
• C)3.78 × 10²⁵
• D)6.32 × 10²⁶
• E)8.05 × 10²⁶

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