Air is about 78.0% nitrogen molecules and 21.0% oxygen molecules. Several other gases make up the remaining 1% of air molecules. Part A What is the partial pressure of nitrogen in air at atmospheric pressure (101 kPa)? Assume ideal behaviour. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Air is about 78.0% nitrogen molecules and 21.0% oxygen molecules. Several other gases make up the remaining 1% of air molecules. Part A What is the partial pressure of nitrogen in air at atmospheric pressure (101 kPa)? Assume ideal behaviour. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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