Question

Convert these to atmospheres:1. 340 torr2. 540 mm Hg3. 21 psi

Answer 1

340 torr = 0.447 atm

540 mmHg = 0.711 atm

21 psi = 1.43 atm

Step-by-step explanation

Conversion factor:

1 atm = 760 torr

1 atm = 760mmHg

1 atm = 14.6959 psi

Therefore;

760 torr = 1 atm

340 torr = x atm

x = (340 torr/760 torr) x 1 atm = 0.447 atm

340 torr = 0.447 atm

760 mmHg = 1 atm

540 mmHg = x atm

x = (540 mmHg/760 mmHg) x 1 atm = 0.711 atm

540 mmHg = 0.711 atm

1 atm = 14.6959 psi

x atm = 21 psi

x = 21 psi/14.6959 psi) x 1 atm = 1.43 atm

21 psi = 1.43 atm