Air is considered rarefied if it contains less than 1012 molecules per mm3. Avogadro's number is 6.023E23 molecules per mole. Given these values, an air pressure of less than 1012 molecules per mm3 represents approximately 1.013E-5 pascals or 1 micropascal.
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Air is considered rarefied if it contains less than 1012 molecules per mm3. Avogadro's number is 6.023E23 molecules per mole. Given these values, an air pressure of less than 1012 molecules per mm3 represents approximately 1.013E-5 pascals or 1 micropascal.