Question

Perform the following conversions of pressure units :1.6 x 105 torr =atm . A] 3.2 x 102 B] 4.6 x 102 C] 3.2 x 103 D] 2.1 x 102 E] 2.1 x 103

Answer 1

The pressure of 1.6 x 10⁵ torr is approximately 210 atm. Among the provided options, the closest value to 210 atm is: 2.1 x 10³

Therefore, the correct option is E

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert pressure from torr to atm, we need to use the conversion factor that 1 atm is equal to 760 torr.

Given that we have 1.6 x 10⁵ torr, we can use the conversion factor as follows:

1.6 x 10⁵ torr * (1 atm / 760 torr)

Simplifying the expression, we get:

1.6 x 10⁵ / 760 atm

Evaluating this expression, we find:

1.6 x 10⁵ / 760 ≈ 210

Therefore, the pressure of 1.6 x 10⁵ torr is approximately 210 atm.

Among the provided options, the closest value to 210 atm is:

E) 2.1 x 10³

Therefore, the correct option is E) 2.1 x 10³