
Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter
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Author: Neil D. Jespersen, Alison Hyslop
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Chapter 10, Problem 3RQ
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The reason for the statement that water would be an inconvenient fluid to use in a Torricelli barometer is to be explained.
Concept Introduction:
Atmospheric pressure is also called barometric pressure, which is exerted by the per unit of area of an atmospheric column. Torricelli barometer and manometer are the scientific devices that are used to measure the difference in the pressure between two gases or one against the atmospheric pressure.
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