(a) From the data in Table 18.1, what is the concentration of neon in the atmosphere in...
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In Table 18.1
(b) What is the concentration of neon in the atmosphere in molecules per L, assuming an atmospheric pressure of 730 torr and a temperature of 296 K?
TABLE 18.1 The Major Components of Dry Air Near Sea Level Content (mole fractio 0.78084 0.20948 0.00934 0.000382 0.00001818 0.00000524 0.000002 0.00000114 0.0000005 0.0000005 0.000000087 Molar Mass (g/mol) 28.013 31.998 39.948 44.0099 20.183 4.003 16.043 83.80 Component Nitrogen Oxygen Argon Carbon dioxide Neon Helium Methane Krypton Hydrogen Nitrous oxide Xenon 2.0159 44.0128 131.30
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