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Solubility — Quiz

Question 4 • Physical Science

Which most likely represents the process of dissolving carbon dioxide in soda?

Answer
A
decreased agitation to decrease solubility
B
increased temperature to increase solubility
C
decreased pressure to increase solubility
D
increased pressure to increase solubility

Explanation

Gas solubility in a liquid increases when the pressure of the gas above the liquid increases. Soda is carbonated by dissolving carbon dioxide under high pressure, so increased pressure increases the amount of CO₂ dissolved. Increasing temperature would generally decrease gas solubility, not increase it.

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