1. 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 22°C is 19.8 torr. A. 742 torr B. 782 torr C. 784 torr D. 750. Torr

The partial pressure of the dry oxygen is 742 torr

Explanation:

Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure states that the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases is the sum of partial pressure of each individual gas present. Thus

Given; Total pressure = 762 torr

partial pressure of water = 19.8 torr

partial pressure of dry oxygen = ? torr

Total pressure  = partial pressure of water + partial pressure of dry oxygen

762 torr = 19.8 torr = partial pressure of dry oxygen

partial pressure of dry oxygen = 742 torr

The partial pressure of the dry oxygen is 742 torr

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