A barometer reads the atmospheric pressure 764.7 torr . A sample of gas is placed in vessel attached to an open -end mercury monometer. The level of mercury in the open-end arm of the monometer has a height of 136.4 mm, and that in the arm that is in contact with the gas has a height 103.8 mm. What is the pressure of gas in atmosphere?

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A barometer reads the atmospheric pressure 764.7 torr . A sample of gas is placed in vessel attached to an open -end mercury monometer. The level of mercury in the open-end arm of the monometer has a height of 136.4 mm, and that in the arm that is in contact with the gas has a height 103.8 mm. What is the pressure of gas in atmosphere?
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