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ChemistryIntroductory Chemistry: A Foundationigure 13.1 shows an experiment that can be used effectively to demonstrate the pressure exerted by the atmosphere Write an explanation of this experiment to a friend who has not yet taken any science courses to help him understand the concept of atmospheric pressure.

igure 13.1 shows an experiment that can be used effectively to demonstrate the pressure exerted by the atmosphere Write an explanation of this experiment to a friend who has not yet taken any science courses to help him understand the concept of atmospheric pressure.

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