A mixture consists of gases X, Y

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · IB Diploma Programme · Chemistry · Ideal gases · Ideal gases

Problem

A mixture consists of gases X, Y, and Z with mole fractions of 0.60, 0.25, and 0.15, respectively. Without performing numerical calculations, describe how the partial pressures of the three gases compare to one another at constant temperature and volume, and justify your ranking in one or two sentences.

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