In which case should CO₂(g)be more soluble in water? A)The total pressure is 6 atm and the partial pressure of CO₂ is 1 atm. B)The total pressure is 4 atm and the partial pressure of CO₂ is 3 atm. C)The total pressure is 1 atm and the partial pressure of CO₂ is 0.03 atm. D)The total pressure is 1 atm and the partial pressure of CO₂ is 0.4 atm.

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The solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas above the liquid according to Henry's law. Therefore, higher partial pressure of the gas (3 atm in option B) would result in higher solubility in water.

In Which Case Should CO2(g)be More Soluble in Water

In Which Case Should CO₂(g)be More Soluble in Water