A mixture of gases at a total pressure of 95 kPa contains Nâ‚‚, COâ‚‚, and Oâ‚‚. The partial pressure of the COâ‚‚ is 24 kPa and the partial pressure of the Nâ‚‚ is 48 kPa. What is the partial pressure of the Oâ‚‚?

Respuesta :

Answer:

23 kPa = Partial pressure Oâ‚‚

Explanation:

In a mixture of gases, the sum of partial pressure of each gas that contains the mixture = Total pressure

Total pressure = Partial pressure Nâ‚‚ + Partial pressure COâ‚‚ + Partial pressure Oâ‚‚

95 kPa = 48 kPa + 24 kPa + Partial pressure Oâ‚‚

95 kPa - 48 kPa - 24 kPa = Partial pressure Oâ‚‚

23 kPa = Partial pressure Oâ‚‚