What is the correction to the atmospheric pressure due to the 40.8 mm height of the solution in the tube and above the level in the beaker?

Correct answer: A. 3.0 mm Hg

  • A. 3.0 mm Hg
  • B. 6.0 mm Hg
  • C. 13.6 mm Hg
  • D. 27.2 mm Hg
  • E. 40.8 mm Hg

Explanation

The 40.8 mm of water being held up in the tube by atmospheric pressure can be changed to its equivalent height of mercury by dividing it by 13.6, since 1 mm of Hg = 13.6 mm of water. By correcting the atmospheric pressure, we get: 730 mm Hg - 3 mm Hg = 727 mm Hg.

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