If Atmospheric Pressure on a Certain Day Is 749 MmHg

question 67

Multiple Choice

If atmospheric pressure on a certain day is 749 mmHg, what is the partial pressure of nitrogen, given that nitrogen is about 78% of the atmosphere?

• A)170 mmHg
• B)580 mmHg
• C)600 mmHg
• D)750 mmHg
• E)760 mmHg

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