Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 8 - Properties of Gases - Exercise 8.2 - Atmospheric Pressure and Water Wells - Page 329: a

Answer

10.04 m and 32.94 ft

Work Step by Step

1 atm = 760 mmHg 0.973 atm = 760/0.973 = 739.5 mmHg 1 m = 1000 m 739.5 mmHg = 0.7395 mHg density (Hg) = 13.55 g/mL density (water) = 0.998 g/mL Hence 0.7395 x 13.55/0.998 = 10.04 m 1 m = 3.2 ft 10.04 m = 32.94 ft
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