How do you calculate the partial pressure of oxygen in the air?
1 Answer
Jul 26, 2017
It is proportional to its molar composition in the atmosphere.
Explanation:
Partial pressure is the component of a total pressure exerted by a single compound. It is proportional to the molar composition of the atmosphere.
For an atmospheric pressure of 100kPa and an estimated average oxygen content in air of 21%, the partial pressure of oxygen would be:
0.21 * 100 = 21kPa
