Question

How is the solubility of gas affected by pressure?(3 points)
Responses

Pressure has no effect on the solubility of a gas.
Pressure has no effect on the solubility of a gas.

Increased pressure = Decreased solubility
Increased pressure = Decreased solubility

Decreased pressure = Increased solubility
Decreased pressure = Increased solubility

Increased pressure = Increased solubility
Increased pressure = Increased solubility

Answer 1

The solubility of a gas in a liquid is affected by pressure according to Henry's Law, which states that the amount of gas that dissolves in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas above the liquid. Thus, the correct response is:

**Increased pressure = Increased solubility**

To summarize:

1. Increased pressure results in increased solubility of a gas in a liquid.
2. Decreased pressure results in decreased solubility of a gas in a liquid.
3. This relationship is quantitatively described by Henry's Law, which highlights the effect of gas pressure on solubility.