In This Chapter, Some Important Applications of High Vacuum Are

Short Answer

In this chapter, some important applications of high vacuum are discussed. Pressures of 1.0 x 10^-9 atm can be routinely achieved in the laboratory. CO is a common contaminant at these low levels. How many molecules of CO would be present if it was the only contaminant in a 1.0 L container at a pressure of 1.0 x 10^-9 atm and 298 K?