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Section 16.5 Ideal GasesThe total lung capacity of a
Chapter 16, Problem 19E(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 19E
Section 16.5 Ideal Gases
The total lung capacity of a typical adult is 5.0 L. Approxi mately 20% of the air is oxygen. At sea level and at a body temperature of 37°C, how many oxygen molecules do the lungs contain at the end of a strong inhalation?
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QUESTION:
Problem 19E
Section 16.5 Ideal Gases
The total lung capacity of a typical adult is 5.0 L. Approxi mately 20% of the air is oxygen. At sea level and at a body temperature of 37°C, how many oxygen molecules do the lungs contain at the end of a strong inhalation?
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We need to find out how much amount of oxygen molecules are contained by the lungs at the end of a strong inhalation.