At 20^∘ C(293 K) and a partial pressure of 10^5 Pa, the solubility of CO2 in water is 0.169 g

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At 20^∘ C(293 K) and a partial pressure of 10^5 Pa, the...

At $20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}(293 \mathrm{~K})$ and a partial pressure of $10^{5} \mathrm{~Pa}$, the solubility of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ in water is $0.169 \mathrm{~g} / 100 \mathrm{~mL}$. What is the solubility of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ at $33.3 \times 10^{5} \mathrm{~Pa}$ ?

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Proportional Relationships in Equilibrium

The proportionality between gas solubility and pressure implies that if the partial pressure is increased or decreased, the solubility will adjust proportionally. This concept is critical for predicting how changes in pressure can impact the equilibrium concentration of a gas in a liquid, making it a useful tool in various scientific applications.

Henry's Law

Henry's Law explains that the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid when the temperature is held constant. This law forms the basis of understanding how changes in pressure affect gas solubility and is widely applied in chemical and environmental systems.

Partial Pressure

Partial pressure refers to the pressure exerted by a single type of gas within a mixture of gases. It is an important concept in the study of gas solubility because, according to Henry's Law, the concentration of the dissolved gas is directly related to its partial pressure in the surrounding environment.

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