Chapter 10, Problem 145AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass of mercuryvapor is to be calculated. The effect on the air quality regulation that the concentration of mercury vapor hasis to be explained. The chemical and physical reasons for spraying sulfur powder over spilled mercuryareto be explained.

Concept introduction:

The standard form of an ideal gas equation is as follows:

$PV=nRT$

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

Pressure is defined as the force per unit area.

The conversion of temperature from degree Celsius to Kelvin is done by using the formula given below:

$T\left(\text{K}\right)=T\left(°\text{C}\right)+273.15$