The density of air 20 km above Earths surface is 92 g/m 3 . The pressure of

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The density of air 20 km above Earth’s surface is 92 g/m3. The pressure of the atmosphere is 42 mm Hg, and the temperature is −63°C.
(a) What is the average molar mass of the atmosphere at this altitude?
(b) If the atmosphere at this altitude consists of only O2 and N2, what is the mole fraction of each gas?

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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