The partial pressure of O₂(g), referred to as P(O₂(g)), in the lungs is 0.210 atm. The Keq of oxygen dissolving at 310.0 K is 6.32 x 10⁻⁴. Calculate molar concentration of O₂(aq) dissolved in blood at 310.0 K (body temperature) that is in equilibrium with O₂(g).

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The partial pressure of O₂(g), referred to as P(O₂(g)), in the lungs is 0.210 atm. The Keq of oxygen dissolving at 310.0 K is 6.32 x 10⁻⁴. Calculate molar concentration of O₂(aq) dissolved in blood at 310.0 K (body temperature) that is in equilibrium with O₂(g).

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