Equal weights of methane and oxygen are mixed in an empty container at 298 K. The fraction of total pressure exerted by oxygen is
A. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
C. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{3}\) × 273 × 298
Answer:A
Equal weights of methane and oxygen are mixed in an empty container at 298 K. The fraction of total pressure exerted by oxygen is
A. \(\frac{1}{3}\) B. \(\frac{1}{2}\) C. \(\frac{2}{3}\) D. \(\frac{1}{3}\) × 273 × 298