What is the % relative humidity at 25 oC and 0.01876 atm if the vapor pressure of water is 23.76 mm Hg?
Correct answer: C. 60%
- A. 40%
- B. 50%
- C. 60%
- D. 70%
Explanation
Relative humidity is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor present in the air to the vapor pressure of water at a particular temperature, expressed as a percentage. In this question, we are given the vapor pressure of water (23.76 mm Hg) and the temperature (25 oC). We can use the formula: Relative Humidity = (Partial Pressure of Water Vapor / Vapor Pressure of Water) x 100 We need to first convert the given pressure of 0.01876 atm to mm Hg. 1 atm = 760 mm Hg, so 0.01876 atm = 14.268 mm Hg. Then, we can substitute the values in the formula: Relative Humidity = (14.268 / 23.76) x 100 = 60% Therefore, the % relative humidity at 25 oC and 0.01876 atm is 60%.
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