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What is the definition of partial pressure in a gas mixture?
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Topic
Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems (A-level only)
Question
- A. The pressure exerted by a single gas in a mixture of gases.
- B. The total pressure of the gas mixture divided by the number of gases present.
- C. The pressure exerted by the entire gas mixture on the walls of its container.
- D. The pressure of a gas when it is at standard temperature and pressure.
Answer
The pressure exerted by a single gas in a mixture of gases.
Explanation
The correct option is The pressure exerted by a single gas in a mixture of gases.. The pressure exerted by a single gas in a mixture of gases. is the best answer because it directly supports the AQA A-Level Chemistry objective to define partial pressure in a gas mixture. This reasoning is anchored to Kp and partial pressure (A-level only) in Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems (A-level only), and it separates partial pressure from similar A-Level ideas rather than relying on a vague recall statement. Other options are weaker if they use the wrong evidence, calculation, mechanism, observation, unit, or conclusion for this subtopic.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Partial Pressure
Students often confuse partial pressure with total pressure, thinking they are the same concept.
To define partial pressure in a gas mixture, use the formula: P_partial = X * P_total, where P_partial is the partial pressure of the gas, X is the mole fraction of the gas, and P_total is the total pressure of the gas mixture. For example, if the total pressure is 2 atm and the mole fraction of gas A is 0.3, then P_partial = 0.3 * 2 atm = 0.6 atm. Thus, the partial pressure of gas A is 0.6 atm. Keep the correction anchored to Kp and partial pressure (A-level only) and the objective: Define partial pressure in a gas mixture.
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