Air is a mixture of gases, primarily consisting of nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2), and argon (Ar). The approximate composition of air at sea level is:
- Nitrogen (N2): 78.08%
- Oxygen (O2): 20.95%
- Argon (Ar): 0.93%
- Other gases: 0.04%
Since we know the percentage of oxygen in the air, we can calculate the partial pressure of oxygen using the following formula:
Partial pressure of oxygen = Total pressure × Percentage of oxygen
Substituting the values:
Partial pressure of oxygen = 1 atm × 20.95%
Partial pressure of oxygen = 0.2095 atm
Therefore, the partial pressure of oxygen in a 2-liter container filled with air at sea level is approximately 0.2095 atm.