Question: A vessel contains two bulbs connected by a valve. Initial conditions: The valve is closed. The 2.0 L bulb contains nitrogen gas at a pressure

A vessel contains two bulbs connected by a valve. Initial conditions: The valve is closed. The 2.0 L bulb contains nitrogen gas at a pressure of 5.0 atm. The 3.0 L bulb contains carbon dioxide gas at a pressure of 3.0 atm. The valve is opened and the gases are allowed to mix. What is the new total pressure (in atm) after the gases mix?

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