Chapter 10, Problem 70E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total pressure, if the partial pressure of nitrogen, oxygen and argon are $51.0\text{psi}$, $13.5\text{psi}$, and $0.5\text{psi}$ respectively, is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Dalton’s law of partial pressure states that the total pressure that is exerted by the mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the pressure of each gas in the mixture. This is expressed as shown below.

${\text{P}}_1+{\text{P}}_2+{\text{P}}_3+\mathrm{....}={\text{P}}_{\text{total}}$