The total pressure of a gas is 100 mmHg and the mixture is composed of 20% oxygen, 10% water vapor, 5% CO2, and 65% Nitrogen: What is the partial pressure of water vapor?

a. 40 mmHg
b. 15 mmHg
c. 35 mmHg
d. 20 mmHg
e. 10 mmHg


Ans: e. 10 mmHg

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