Answer:
1.009 atm is the total pressure for the mixture
Explanation:
To determine the total pressure in atm, of the three gases (N₂, O₂ and Ar) we have to sum all the values.
Sum of partial pressures in a mixture = Total pressure
First of all, we need to convert the values from mmHg to atm
604.5 mmHg . 1atm / 760 mmHg = 0.795 atm
162.8 mmHg . 1atm / 760 mmHg = 0.213 atm
0.500 mmHg . 1atm / 760 mmHg = 6.58×10⁻⁴ atm
Partial pressure N₂ + Partial pressure O₂ + Partial pressure Ar = Total P
0.795 atm + 0.213 atm + 6.58×10⁻⁴ atm = 1.009 atm
