A sample of oxygen is collected over water at 22 C and 762 torr. What is the partial pressure of the dry oxygen? The vapor pressure of water at 22C is 19.8 torr.
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To find the partial pressure of dry oxygen, we need to subtract the vapor pressure of water from the total pressure.
First, write down the information given:
Total pressure (Ptotal) = 762 torr
Vapor pressure of water at 22°C (Pwater) = 19.8 torr
Now, use the formula for partial pressure:
Partial pressure of dry oxygen (Poxygen) = Ptotal - Pwater
Substitute the given values into the formula:
Poxygen = 762 torr - 19.8 torr
Calculate the partial pressure of dry oxygen:
Poxygen = 742.2 torr
Therefore, the partial pressure of dry oxygen is 742.2 torr.