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What is the partial pressure of sea-level nitrogen at the height of a cruising jet ( Approximately 11.5km )? Round to the nearest whole number.
What is the partial pressure of sea-level nitrogen at the height of a cruising jet ( Approximately 11.5km )? Round to the nearest whole number.
The death zone is at 8,000m at which point there is not enough oxygen for humans to breathe. What is the TOTAL air pressure at that height?
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Chemical Principles
Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
7th edition
9781133109235, 1111580650, 978-1111580650
