Which law explains the relation between the solubility of a gas in a liquid and the pressure of that gas?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Henry's law
Henry’s law states that, at constant temperature, the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid. Thus, increasing pressure generally forces more gas molecules into the liquid, as in carbonated drinks. Raoult’s law concerns vapour pressure of solutions, Avogadro’s law relates gas volume and amount, and Hess’s law concerns enthalpy changes.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Henry's law
Why is this the correct answer?
Henry’s law states that, at constant temperature, the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid. Thus, increasing pressure generally forces more gas molecules into the liquid, as in carbonated drinks. Raoult’s law concerns vapour pressure of solutions, Avogadro’s law relates gas volume and amount, and Hess’s law concerns enthalpy changes.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
