What Is the Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide in a Container

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in a container that contains 3.63 mol of oxygen,1.49 mol of nitrogen,and 4.49 mol of carbon dioxide when the total pressure is 871 mmHg?

• A)329 mmHg
• B)763 mmHg
• C)135 mmHg
• D)406 mmHg
• E)871 mmHg

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Definitions:

Bonding

The attractive force that holds atoms or ions together in a molecule or compound, forming a stable substance.

Lewis Structure

A schematic that outlines the atomic connections within a molecule and highlights any existing unbonded electron pairs.

Ethyne

A hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H2, characterized by a triple bond between two carbon atoms, making it the simplest alkyne.

Acetylene

A colorless, flammable gas, C2H2, used as a fuel and a building block for organic synthesis, known for its high flame temperature when burned in oxygen.