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What pressure of oxygen is maintained inside the bomb calorimeter?

Correct answer: C. 20 atm

  • A. 200 atm
  • B. 25 atm
  • C. 20 atm
  • D. 75 atm

Explanation

High-Pressure oxygen is required to ensure the sample burns completely in the bomb vessel. The oxygen assists with the burning of the sample to ensure the sample burns completely for an accurate final result.The Federal Book says 25 atm, while PTB says 20 atm.

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