Question

In general, what is the effect of increased temperature on the solubility of a gas?
A.
It is uniform.
B.
The solubility increases.
C.
The solubility decreases.
D.
The saturation increases.
E.
The effect cannot be determined.

Answer 1

C. The solubility decreases.

In general, as the temperature of a solution increases, the solubility of most gases decreases. This is because higher temperatures give gas molecules more kinetic energy, making them more likely to escape from the liquid into the gas phase.