Calculate the partial pressure of oxygen at a barometric pressure of 500 mm Hg if oxygen is 20% of the air.

a. 500 mmHg
b. 100 mmHg
c. 20 mmHg
d. 160 mmHg
e. 10,000 mm H


Answer: b. 100 mmHg

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