A closed-end manometer was attached to a vessel containing argon. The difference in the mercury levels in the two arms of the manometer was 9.60 cm.Atmospheric pressure was 783 mm Hg.The pressure of the argon in the container was ________ mm Hg.
A)96.0
B)661
C)773
D)793
E)882

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Since the manometer is closed-end, the pressure of the argon is equal to the difference in mercury levels, which is 9.60 cm or 96.0 mm Hg.

A Closed-End Manometer Was Attached to a Vessel Containing Argon