Practice Exercise 2 From data gathered by Voyager 1, scientists have estimated the composition of the atmosphere of Titan, Saturn's largest moon. The pressure on the surface of Titan is 162.7 kPa. The atmosphere consists of 82 mol% N2, 12 mol% Ar, and 6.0 mol% CH4. Calculate the partial pressure of each gas.

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the answer is 133.33kPa N2, 20kPaAr, and 9.7333kPa CH4, i need solution steps and in the significant figure, thanks!

Practice Exercise 2
From data gathered by Voyager 1, scientists have estimated
the composition of the atmosphere of Titan, Saturn's largest
moon. The pressure on the surface of Titan is 162.7 kPa. The
atmosphere consists of 82 mol% N2, 12 mol% Ar, and
6.0 mol% CH4. Calculate the partial pressure of each gas.
Transcribed Image Text:Practice Exercise 2 From data gathered by Voyager 1, scientists have estimated the composition of the atmosphere of Titan, Saturn's largest moon. The pressure on the surface of Titan is 162.7 kPa. The atmosphere consists of 82 mol% N2, 12 mol% Ar, and 6.0 mol% CH4. Calculate the partial pressure of each gas.
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