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(a) Referring to Problem 1.71 , calculate the total volume (in liters) of air an adult breathes in a day. (b) In a city with heavy traffic, the air contains $2.1 \times$ $10^{-6} \mathrm{~L}$ of carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) per liter. Calculate the average daily intake of carbon monoxide in liters by a person.

Name: Problem 72, Chapter 1: Chemistry
Uploaded: 2023-06-21T04:46:51-08:00
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Description: (a) Referring to Problem 1.71 , calculate the total volume (in liters) of air an adult breathes in a day. (b) In a city with heavy traffic, the air contains 2.1 ×10^-6 L of carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) per liter. Calculate the average daily intake of carbon monoxide in liters by a person.

   (a) Referring to Problem 1.71 , calculate the total volume (in liters) of air an adult breathes in a day.
(b) In a city with heavy traffic, the air contains $2.1 \times$ $10^{-6} \mathrm{~L}$ of carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) per liter. Calculate the average daily intake of carbon monoxide in liters by a person.

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Chapter 1, Problem 72

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We know that an adult breathes in 6000 ml of air per minute. To convert this to liters, we use the conversion factor 1 ml = 0.001 liter. So, the volume of air breathed in per minute in liters is $6000 \times 0.001 = 6$ liters. Show more…

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(a) Referring to Problem 1.71 , calculate the total volume (in liters) of air an adult breathes in a day. (b) In a city with heavy traffic, the air contains $2.1 \times$ $10^{-6} \mathrm{~L}$ of carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) per liter. Calculate the average daily intake of carbon monoxide in liters by a person.

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Key Concepts

Pollutant Exposure Estimation

This concept pertains to determining the quantity of a contaminant (such as carbon monoxide) a person inhales, based on the known concentration of the pollutant in the air. It is calculated by multiplying the total volume of air breathed by the concentration of the pollutant per unit volume. This approach is crucial in environmental science and public health for evaluating the risks associated with inhaling pollutants.

Total Air Volume Inhalation

This concept involves calculating the total volume of air inhaled by an individual over a specified period (such as one day). It typically requires multiplying the volume of air taken per breath (tidal volume) by the number of breaths per minute, and then further multiplying by the number of minutes in the period. This calculation is fundamental in understanding various aspects of respiratory physiology and assessing exposure to airborne substances.

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