What is the pressure that particular gas, contained in a mixture of gases, would have if it were alone in the container?
A) Vapor pressure
B) Gauge pressure
C) Partial pressure
D) Vacuum pressure
Answer: C
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Vapor pressure is a measure of a substance's volatility and its tendency to form a vapor.
B) Incorrect. Gauge pressure (psig) is measured with respect to the Earth's surface at sea level.
C) Correct. Partial pressure is the pressure that particular gas, contained in a mixture of gases, would have if it were alone in the container.
D) Incorrect. Vacuum pressure (psiv) is any pressure below atmospheric pressure.
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