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Carbon monoxide concentration in a car's exhaust is approximately 8% by volume when the car is idling (per the textbook). What is 8% in ppmv (by volume)?
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A 800
B. 8,000
C. 80,000
D. 800,000

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It shows how to convert the concentration of CO to ppmv (by volume).

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8% by volume means there are 8 units of CO in 100 units of exhaust.
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