A sample gaseous CO exerts a pressure of 45.6mm Hg in a 56.0L flask at 22 C. If the gas is released into a 2.70 x 10^4 liter room, what is the partial pressure of the CO in the room at 22 C?

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Cade Reeves

6 February, 10:01

A sample gaseous CO exerts a pressure of 45.6mm Hg in a 56.0L flask at 22 C. If the gas is released into a 2.70 x 10^4 liter room, what is the partial pressure of the CO in the room at 22 C?

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Sebastian Lutz · Answer 1

P1 = 45.6, V1 = 56.0L, V2 = 2.70 x 10^4, P2 = ?

Use P1V1 = P2V2 - - > P2 = P1V1/V2

P2 = (45.6) (56) / (27000)

P2 = 2554/27000 = 0.095 mmHg in the room