Chapter 11, Problem 32E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For different units, the pressure is to be converted.

Concept introduction:

Pressure is defined as the force per unit area.

The quantity of pressure is the result of collision between the molecules in a gas sample around the surface.

$1\text{ mm Hg}$ is equal to $\text{1 torr}$.

$1\text{ atm}$ is equal to $\text{760 mm Hg}$.

$\text{1 in}\text{. Hg}$ is equal to $\text{25}\text{.4 mm Hg}$.

$\text{51}\text{.70068 mm Hg}=1\text{ psi }$