Question

What is the partial pressure of a 10% gas in a system, if H = 2 mm Hg?

(a) 0.1 mm Hg

(b) 0.2 mm Hg

(c) 0.3 mm Hg

(d) 0.4 mm Hg

This question was addressed to me during an online exam.

Question is from Vapor-Liquid Equilibria in Binary Systems in division Two Phase Gas – Liquid Systems, Phase Rule and Vapor-Liquid Equilibria of Basic Chemical Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) 0.2 mm Hg

The explanation is: p = 0.1*2 = 0.2 mm Hg.