Referring to Table 21.1, calculate the mole fraction of CO2 and its concentration in parts per million by volume.
TABLE 21.1 Composition of Dry Air at Sea Level |
|
Gas |
Composition (% by Volume) |
|
78.03 |
|
20.99 |
|
0.94 |
|
0.033 |
|
0.0015 |
|
0.000524 |
|
0.00014 |
|
0.000006 |
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