General Chemistry (4th Edition)

Published by University Science Books
ISBN 10: 1891389602
ISBN 13: 978-1-89138-960-3

Chapter 15 Liquids and Solids - Problems - Page 563: 26

Answer

$51\text{ torr}$

Work Step by Step

The actual vapor pressure equals the product between the relative humidity and the saturation vapor pressure of water at $40^\circ\text{C}$ (which is $55.3\text{ mmHg}$): $0.92\times 55.3\text{ mmHg}\approx 50.88\text{ mmHg}\approx 51\text{ torr}$
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