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Solutions and Solubility

Question 5 • Chemistry A.1 - F26 - Jacob Metsker

Under which conditions would the solubility of a gas be greatest?

Answer
A
high pressure and high temperature
B
high pressure and low temperature
C
low pressure and high temperature
D
low pressure and low temperature

Explanation

Gas solubility increases as pressure increases, according to Henry’s law. It also generally increases as temperature decreases, because cooler conditions make gas molecules less likely to escape from the liquid. Therefore, solubility is greatest at high pressure and low temperature: choice B.

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