Question

A scientist is measuring the pressure that is exerted by each of the following gases in the atmosphere: carbon dioxide,

oxygen, and nitrogen. Which term most likely describes what she is measuring?
O final pressure
O atmospheric pressure
O combined pressure
O partial pressure

Answer 1

D. Partial pressure

Step-by-step explanation:

Partial pressure is the individual pressure exerted by each gas present in a gaseous mixture. As he is measuring the pressure of each gas in the atmosphere separately, so PARTIAL PRESSURE is the exact term for his measurement.