The Pressure of Sulfur Dioxide in a Container Is 159

question 99

Multiple Choice

The pressure of sulfur dioxide in a container is 159 kPa. What is this pressure in atmospheres? (1 atm = 101,325 Pa = 760 torr) ?

• A) 0.209 atm
• B) 0.637 atm
• C) 1.57 atm
• D) 21.2 atm
• E) 1.59 ×10⁴ atm

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