Question

Define the term partial pressure??​

Answer 1

Partial pressure:

It is the pressure exerted independently by a particular gas in a mixture of gases.

For example:

In an apparatus containing,

$\implies$ Nitrogen

$\implies$ Oxygen

$\implies$ Carbon dioxide gases,

The pressure exerted by oxygen gas individually, will be the partial pressure of oxygen gas. This will contribute to the total pressure of the system.

Answer 2

Answer:

Partial Pressure

It is the pressure exerted by a particular gas on the walls of the container among the mixture of non reactive gases kept in the container.