Who observed that in a mixture of non-reactive gases, the total gas pressure is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the individual gases?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2. i.e. John Dalton.
- John Dalton was a renowned English chemist, physicist, and meteorologist.
- He is known for introducing the atomic theory into chemistry and for his work on human optics.
- He remained an active member of the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society.