A scientist is measuring the pressure that is exerted by each of the following gases in the atmosphere: carbon dioxide,
oxygen, and nitrogen. Which term most likely describes what she is measuring?
O final pressure
O atmospheric pressure
O combined pressure
O partial pressure

Respuesta :

Answer:

D. Partial pressure

Explanation:

Partial pressure is the individual pressure exerted by each gas present in a gaseous mixture. As he is measuring the pressure of each gas in the atmosphere separately, so PARTIAL PRESSURE is the exact term for his measurement.