The atmospheric pressure in Denver, CO is 633 mmHg. What is this pressure in atm?

• A. 1.25 atm
• B. 0.633 atm
• C. 0.833 atm
• D. 1.00 atm

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the given pressure in mmHg, which is 633 mmHg, and the desired unit, atm (atmospheres).
2. Recall the conversion factor between mmHg and atm: 1 atm = 760 mmHg.
3. Set up the conversion equation to convert mmHg to atm: \(\text{Pressure (atm)} = \frac{\text{Pressure (mmHg)}}{760}\).
4. Substitute the given value into the equation: \(\text{Pressure (atm)} = \frac{633}{760}\).
5. Perform the division to find the pressure in atm (do not calculate the final value here, just set up the expression).