Question

Which of the following option is correct regarding partial pressure of gases when these are collected over water?

• A. $p_{\text{dry gas }}=p_{\text{total }}-$ surface tension
• B. $p_{\text{dry gas }}=p_{\text{total }}-$ osmotic pressure
• C. $p_{\text{dry gas }}=p_{\text{total }}-$ aqueous tension
• D. $p_{\text{dry gas }}=p_{\text{total }}-$ vapour pressure

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) $p_{\text{dry gas }}=p_{\text{total }}-$ aqueous tension