A gas mixture contains each of the following gases at the indicated partial pressure.   N2 217 torr O2 101 torr He 248 torr What is the total pressure of the mixture?

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A gas mixture contains each of the following gases at the indicated partial pressure.

 

N2 217 torr
O2 101 torr
He 248 torr

What is the total pressure of the mixture?

Express your answer in torr to three significant figures.
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