Chapter 10, Problem 10.21P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The partial pressure of N₂O and O₂ gas in the tank needs to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The partial pressure is calculated from mole fraction and total pressure as follows:

$P_A=X_A{P}_{\text{T}}$

Here, $X_A$ is a mole fraction and $P_{\text{T}}$ is total pressure.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The mass of N₂O and O₂ in the tank needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The ideal gas equation is represented as follows:

$PV=nRT$

Here, P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles, R is Universal gas constant and T is temperature.