Multiple choice

If pO2 is 158 mm Hg and pN2 is 596 mm Hg, then in which direction will the gas transfer take place?

  1. From nitrogen side to oxygen side

  2. From oxygen side to nitrogen side

  3. No transfer would take place

  4. Both gases would diffuse at equal rates
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Explanation

The gas with a higher partial pressure diffuses towards the gas with lower partial pressure. Thus, nitrogen would flow towards oxygen side.

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