States of Matter and Gaseous StatehardNUMERICAL

Inside a sealed reaction vessel, the total pressure of a non-reacting gaseous mixture containing , ,States of Matter and Gaseous State Chemistry Question

Question

Inside a sealed $10\text{ L}$ reaction vessel, the total pressure of a non-reacting gaseous mixture containing $H_2$, $N_2$, and $CO_2$ is measured to be $9.8\text{ atm}$. If the partial pressures of $H_2$ and $N_2$ are precisely determined to be $3.7\text{ atm}$ and $4.2\text{ atm}$ respectively, calculate the partial pressure of $CO_2$ (in $\text{atm}$) and multiply the result by $10$.

Answer: 19

💡 Solution & Explanation

According to Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures, $P_{total} = p_{H_2} + p_{N_2} + p_{CO_2}$. Substituting the known values: $9.8\text{ atm} = 3.7\text{ atm} + 4.2\text{ atm} + p_{CO_2}$. Thus, $p_{CO_2} = 9.8 - 7.9 = 1.9\text{ atm}$. Multiplying the final result by 10 yields $19$.

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