Question

What is the use of partial pressure?

(a) To predict the movement of gases

(b) To predict the concentration change

(c) To predict the pressure change

(d) To predict the mole fraction

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) To predict the movement of gases

Best explanation: Partial pressure is the force exerted by a gas. Partial pressure is very important in predicting the movement of gases.