A mixture containing 1.58 g CO (g) and some CO2 (g) occupies a 7.24-L vessel at 42°C. The pressure in the vessel is 239 mmHg. (No chemical reaction occurs between the gases.) a)  Calculate the partial pressure of CO2 (g) in mmHg. b)  Calculate the density of the mixture in g/L. (A detailed solution is required. All intermediate calculations must be shown. You must pay attention to units and significant figures in numerical results.)

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A mixture containing 1.58 g CO (g) and some CO2 (g) occupies a 7.24-L vessel at 42°C. The pressure in the vessel is 239 mmHg. (No chemical reaction occurs between the gases.)

a)  Calculate the partial pressure of CO2 (g) in mmHg.

b)  Calculate the density of the mixture in g/L.

(A detailed solution is required. All intermediate calculations must be shown. You must pay attention to units and significant figures in numerical results.)

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