If two gases are present in a container, the total pressure in the container is equal toa. the sum of the pressures that are exerted by each of the two gases.

b. twice the sum of the pressures that are exerted by the individual gases.

c. the sum of the pressures that each gas would exert if they occupied twice the volume.

d. the sum of the pressures that each gas would exert if they occupied half the volume.

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Montgomery

Chemistry

2 September, 06:52

If two gases are present in a container, the total pressure in the container is equal toa. the sum of the pressures that are exerted by each of the two gases.

b. twice the sum of the pressures that are exerted by the individual gases.

c. the sum of the pressures that each gas would exert if they occupied twice the volume.

d. the sum of the pressures that each gas would exert if they occupied half the volume.

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Makai King · Answer 1

A. the sum of the pressures that are exerted by each of the two gases. i. e if P1 and P2 are the partial pressures of gas 1 and 2 respectively then total pressure Pt is given by Pt = P1 + P2