Maximum Dissolved O2 in 1L Water @ 25C with 40 mmHg Partial Pressure?

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Homework Statement


What mass of O2 can dissolve in 1L of water @ 25 C if the partial pressure of O2 is 40 mmHg?


Homework Equations


Henry's Law:
partial pressure = kH*concentration
kH of O2 = 769.2 L*atm/mol

The Attempt at a Solution


40 mmHg / 769.2 = concentration
 
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