Chemistry (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0078021529
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-152-7

Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 - Properties of Gases - Checkpoint - Page 429: 10.1.3

Answer

(d) 13.1 m is the correct answer;

Work Step by Step

$$P = hdg$$ $$h = \frac{P}{dg} = \frac{1 \ atm}{(0.789 g/cm^3) (9.80665 m/s^2)} \times \frac{101,325 \ Pa}{1 \ atm} \times \frac{1000 \ g}{1 \ kg} \times (\frac{1 \ m}{100 \ cm})^3 = 13.1 \ m$$
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