A mixture of helium, nitrogen, and oxygen has a total pressure of 756 mmHg. The partial pressures of helium and nitrogen are 229 mmHg and 205 mmHg, respectively. What is the partial pressure of oxygen in the mixture?

322 mmHg

Explanation:

Step 1: Given data

Step 2: Calculate the partial pressure of oxygen (pO₂)

The total pressure of the gaseous mixture is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the individual gases.

P = pHe + pN₂ + pO₂

pO₂ = P - pHe - pN₂

pO₂ = 756 mmHg - 229 mmHg - 205 mmHg

pO₂ = 322 mmHg

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