Answer:
The partial pressure of CO2 is 712,8 in torr
Explanation:
Molar fraction = Pressure in a compound / Total Pressure
Molar fraction H20 = 21,2 / 734 = 0,0288
Sum of molar fraction in a sample = 1
1 - 0,0288 = 0,9712 (molar fraction of CO2)
Molar fraction CO2 = Pressure CO2 / Total pressure
0,9712 . 734 = Pressure CO2
712,8 =Pressure CO2
Answer: The partial pressure of carbon dioxide is 712.8
Explanation:
Dalton's law of partial pressure states that the total pressure of the system is equal to the sum of partial pressure of each component present in it.
To calculate the partial pressure of carbon dioxide gas, we use the law given by Dalton, which is:
[tex]P_T=p_{CO_2}+p_{H_2O}[/tex]
We are given:
Total pressure, [tex]P_T[/tex] = 734 torr
Vapor pressure of water, [tex]p_{H_2O}[/tex] = 21.2 torr
Putting values in above equation, we get:
[tex]734=p_{CO_2}+21.2\\\\p_{CO_2}=734-21.2=712.8torr[/tex]
Hence, the partial pressure of carbon dioxide is 712.8
