The vapor pressure of water at 25 C is 23.76 Torr. Estimate the vapor pressure of water at the same temperature in the presence of 2.5 atm of an inert ideal gas that is insoluble in water (e.g., helium). The molar mass of water is 18.02 g/mol, and the density is 0.998 g/cm3.

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The vapor pressure of water at 25 C is 23.76 Torr. Estimate the vapor pressure of water at the same temperature in the presence of 2.5 atm of an inert ideal gas that is insoluble in water (e.g., helium). The molar mass of water is 18.02 g/mol, and the density is 0.998 g/cm3.

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