Calculate the average molecular weight of air from its approximate molar composition of 79% N2, 21% aO2 and 2 from its approximate composition by mass of 76.7% N2 23.3% O2
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The molecular weight of N2 (Nitrogen) is approximately 28 g/mol and the molecular weight of O2 (Oxygen) is approximately 32 g/mol. Show more…
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