Oxygen, nitrogen and helium are present in a container in which the total pressure is 735 torr. If the pressure of oxygen is 135 torr, that of helium is 55 torr, the pressure of nitrogen is 545 torr.

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135 torr + 55 torr + 545 torr = 735 torr, so the pressures given for oxygen, nitrogen, and helium add up to the total pressure in the container. Therefore, the statement is true.

Oxygen, Nitrogen and Helium Are Present in a Container in Which