If two gases are under the same pressure, which gas will have higher solubility in a liquid?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The gas with lower Henry's law constant
At the same temperature and pressure, use p = K_H x. Solving gives x = p/K_H, so the dissolved mole fraction is larger when K_H is smaller. A larger x indicates greater solubility under the comparison. Colour and name length have no role in this relation, while a higher Henry constant corresponds to lower solubility in this convention.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
The gas with lower Henry's law constant
Why is this the correct answer?
At the same temperature and pressure, use p = K_H x. Solving gives x = p/K_H, so the dissolved mole fraction is larger when K_H is smaller. A larger x indicates greater solubility under the comparison. Colour and name length have no role in this relation, while a higher Henry constant corresponds to lower solubility in this convention.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
Student feedback
Was this question useful?
👍 0 Helpful 👎 0 Not helpful
Yes 0% No 0%
0 responsesStudent Reviews
No published reviews yet.
