Chapter 6, Problem 6.4QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The open-end manometer that measures the pressure of a sample of gas as $200\text{ torr}$ has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

The gaseous molecules exert pressure in all directions. The pressure can be defined as amount of force exerted perpendicular to the surface per unit area. This pressure can be measured by devices such as barometer and open-end manometer.

The conversion factor to convert $\text{atm}$ to $\text{torr}$ is as follows:

  $1\text{ atm}=\text{760 torr}$