Dalton's Law Calculator

What is Dalton's Law?

Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures states that the total pressure of a mixture of gases equals the sum of the partial pressures of each individual gas. Mathematically:

Key Concepts

Important aspects of Dalton's Law:

• Gases must not react with each other
• Each gas behaves independently
• Temperature is constant for all gases
• Pressure units must be consistent
• Applies to ideal gas mixtures

Historical Context

Dalton's contributions:

• Discovered by John Dalton in 1801
• Part of his atomic theory
• Revolutionized gas chemistry
• Led to understanding of atmosphere
• Influenced modern gas laws

Real-World Applications

Dalton's Law is used in:

• Respiratory physiology
• Atmospheric science
• Diving medicine
• Industrial gas mixtures
• Gas separation processes
• Air pollution studies

Limitations and Assumptions

Dalton's Law assumes:

• Ideal gas behavior
• No chemical reactions
• Constant temperature
• Constant volume
• No intermolecular forces