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What is the standard pressure of Earth's atmosphere in each of the following units: atmospheres,

millimeters of mercury, and kilopascals?

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Answer:

750

Step-by-step explanation:

1 atm = 101,325 Pascals = 760 mm Hg = 760 torr = 14.7 psi. The prefix "kilo" means "1,000", so one kilopascal = 1,000 Pa. Therefore, 101.325 kPa = 1 atm = 760 torr and 100 kPa = 1 bar = 750 torr.

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